Marans Chickens

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Marans History

The Marans was one of the last breeds to be introduced to the UK. It was developed in France in the town of Marans in the mid 1800s. It was developed for both its meat and eggs. The eggs started to be imported to the UK by a London wholesaler. The dark brown eggs soon caught on and became very popular which led to English farmers breeding the Marans.

Marans Behaviour

Marans can be lazy birds. They will get fat very easily if allowed to therefore it is best to keep them as free range as possible to prevent this. Marans are easy to look after and if given the space will be active. They are a disease resistant breed. Marans will produce deep brown eggs and are quite placid in nature.

Marans Varieties

The majority of the Marans we see today in the UK are cuckoo coloured, ranging from a very dark grey colour down to silver. They have bright orange eyes and white legs. Best of all they produce an almost chocolate brown egg and very succulent meat. They were popular as show birds in the 1940s where there were far more colours including a gold colour cuckoo.

Marans Status

Rare

Marans Pictures

An Eglu Cube chicken house attached to a wooden walk in run.

Chickens in garden with Omlet Chicken Swing

five small grey and black chicks next to a bowl

a small black and yellow chick being held by its owner

a baby black and white chick in a chicken coop

a black and white chicken roosting in a coop

a small fluffy black and yellow chick stood on a table

a black and brown chicken having a dust bath in the sun

a black marans chicken stood on pebbles in a shaded garden

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Wonderful pets and incredible eggs! - Lee, 3 December 2025

I’ve had many breeds of pet hens and Black Copper Marans are my absolute favourite. Mine have been very friendly, they run up to greet me, and don’t mind being handled. Their eggs are a beautiful colour and the are frequent layers. My favourite breed!

Marans checked all my boxes about a decade ago... my small flock daughted - Diane, 12 February 2025

loved my Marans and am starting over this spring

- Melissa, 26 July 2024

Have had black ones before and loved them and want to get some more and chicken coop and run - James, 21 March 2023

Marrans - Alys, 17 December 2022

We've kept normal and minature marans and they all have very unique personalities. They are hilarious and can produce a lot of beautiful eggs every year. We have never had any trouble such as illnesses with them which is always a good sign that they are a hardy breed.

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Breeder Clubs for Marans

Marans Club

Website: http://www.themaransclub.co.uk

Telephone: 01827 872274