Black Marans

Developed from Heritage lines of French Marans. Feather colour: black, some with occasional copper neck markings and feathered legs. Average body weight at 20 weeks: 1.650 kg Average body weight of adult birds: 2.450 kg to 2.550 kg Age at start of laying period: 21 weeks Age at peak of laying period: 25 weeks Hen housed performance to 72 weeks: 240-260 eggs Peak of production: 90 % and more Monthly mortality: 0.3 to 0.5 % Average egg weight: 63 g Egg shell colour: Deep Brown Shell strength: excellent

The Black Marans has been developed to produce 240 to 260 attractive brown eggs, with excellent shell strength.

The Black Marans is a docile and hardy hen and has proven to be commercially successful in the free-range production of darker shelled eggs for retail markets throughout the UK and Europe.

Disclaimer: All specifications describing performances of the above birds represent performance objectives obtainable under good environmental and management conditions. They are not a warranty or guarantee of performance.

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