French White Maran

Impressive White Plumage

The gentlest of all Marans

Superior Egg Quality

This Maran is difficult to find as it is hard to breed them with the true dark brown eggs. Also their magnificent plumage makes them one of the more difficult to care for too. With the lower than average egg production this bird is one of the least desirable of the dark brown egg layers. While this is a dual purpose breed (many French chefs consider this still to be the best eating bird), there are choices when looking for a dual purpose breed.

Egg Sizes:

180 per year approx

Small

Young

Med

Growing

L

Grown

Egg Colours:

Brown

Common

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Deeper Details

Egg Production

180 Large Dark Brown Eggs per year

Temperament

The friendliest and gentlest of all Marans.

Backyard Behaviour

Ideally suited for backyards but best kept away from more aggressive breeds

Top Egg Layers

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ISA Brown

These birds were bred to produce eggs and lots of them. These are by far, the very best for first time chicken owners. They have very few problems while being relatively maintenance free.

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Rhode Island Red

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White Leghorn

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Chicks to Add Colour

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Marans

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The Easter Egger

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Blue Ameraucana

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