What's the deal with black copper maran eggs, the darker the better?

[Smokin Silkies]

I don't understand why this makes a difference. If the egg is darker in color, does it produce a nicer looking chick, or does it taste better??? Please help me understand what the deal is with this. Thanks!

Not sure if this is the right 'category' for this question?

 

[poultryhaven]

I think they breed for a darker egg just because the looks. I don't know much about marans but i hope someone can help. This probably belongs in the breeds, genetics and showing category but its ok lol

 

[onthespot]

To me the dark eggs just look really pretty, especially when they are mixed in wth other colors of eggs. I like to put them with the olive eggs, blue, cream, white, tan. It is like a flower arrangement, just high protein and so much more you can do with them. Eat them, sell them, hatch them.

 

[beginnerchick08]

its just like EE people like them bc their eggs are different. They produce a dark egg that is pretty and different.

 

[Cuban Longtails]

Just for looks, plus the challenge of getting that very dark egg as a breeder.

 

[Smokin Silkies]

Thanks everybody! I've been wondering this for some time now. Now I know