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Cuckoo Maran

General Information

Breed Purpose
Meat & their eggs
Comb
Single
Broodiness
Average
Climate Tolerance
Cold
Egg Productivity
Medium
Egg Size
Large
Egg Color
Dark Brown
Breed Temperament
Quiet, Docile
Breed Colors/Varieties
Silver Cuckoo etc.
Breed Size
Large Fowl & Bantam
The Marans originated in Marans, France and were reported into the UK in the 1930's.
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I have a cuckoo marans hen. The feather pattern is not perfect on her though. The eggs are a beautiful dark brown, although not as dark as the black copper marans I see people post about.
 

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