Cuckoo Marans

Highly Prized For Their Eggs

Deep dark brown eggs

The richest of yolks too

Of the Marans, this is the most popular because of it’s ease of care. The Cuckoo Maran has less problems that any of it’s cousins making this the ideal one for those looking for dark brown eggs. They are both heat and cold tolerant and quite hardy with a strong resistance to disease. The roosters are considered the finest meat in France.

Egg Sizes:

220-280 per year approx

Small

Young

Med

Growing

XL

Grown

Egg Colours:

Dark Brown

Only

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Things to Note

Egg Production

150 - 200 per year

Temperament

Quiet and docile but still very active.

Backyard Behaviour

They are ideally suited for backyards as they are quiet and gentle. They rarely bully other smaller breeds.

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