laying hen, Marans breed
The quintessential French breed
Marans
1 selected variety
- show-approved : yes
- egg colour : chocolate (photo at bottom of page)
- egg weight : 65 - 70 g
- estimated spring laying (/week) : 4
- rooster weight : 3500 - 4000 g
- hen weight : 2500 - 3000 g
- size : large (per the standard)
- build : large breed (per minimum hen weight)
- behaviour : lively
- broodiness : average
- flight height : 1,5 m
History
Originally from Marans
Clubs for this breed
In France: Marans Club de France, https://www.maransclubdefrance.com/ — we are a member
