The Marans was developed in France in the town of Marans in the mid 1800s. Marans are historically a dual-purpose bird, prized not only for their dark eggs but for their table qualities as well.
Primary use: Dual-purpose meat/eggs
Egg production (annual): 150
Egg size: Large
Temperament: Quiet, Docile
Recognized variety: Black Tailed Buff, Cuckoo, Golden Cuckoo, Columbian, Black Copper, Wheaten, Birchen, Black, White
Egg color: Dark brown