Information on the Maran chicken breed

Feather-footed brown lemurs

General information about the Maran

Marans were bred in France around the middle of the19th century. century in France. Their ancestors are not exactly known, but it is assumed that they have Faverolles and Croad Langschans in them. According to a statement from the French Ministry of Agriculture, Maran eggs do not contain salmonella. This is probably due to the very fine-pored shell compared to other breeds and the less permeable egg membrane.

Appearance of Marans

The white legs are lightly feathered, but the English breed of Marans has additional feathers on the legs. The single comb and the ear lobes are red, the lively eyes of these always curious looking chickens have a bright orange-red iris. The beaks of these chickens are black and yellow. Roosters of these breeds weigh approx. 4 kg.

Existing dwarf form

Yes, midget maran

Maran colors

black copper
black silver
gold/wheat
pearl
white copper
blue copper
black
columbia
white

Keeping Marans

They can be kept both free-range and in enclosures. However, one thing should be noted: even with clipped flight feathers, they are still quite good flyers, which is why a higher enclosure is necessary for the Marans. The light foot feathers do not bother the lively chickens in any way in bad weather.

Character of Marans

With good care and calm handling, Frenchies become trusting but not really tame. They are friendly in nature and almost never aggressive. Maran hens rarely get into a breeding mood.

Eggs from Maran hens

The eggs are, characteristically for this breed, a beautiful reddish-brown – almost chocolate brown. At the beginning of the laying period, the eggs are darker than at the end, becoming lighter and lighter over time – which is completely normal. After the winter next year, however, the eggs will be dark again and the game starts all over again.