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Marans

by RidgetopFarm&GardenChicken Breeds May 1, 2017May 12, 2017Comments are Disabled

Marans are a heavy, dual purpose bird. They are generally raised for their dark brown egg, but also make a good meat bird. Marans are named after a port town in France. Over the centuries local birds were bred with birds brought from seaman coming to port. The modern Marans breed began development in the …

Around the Farm and Garden – August 2014

by RidgetopFarm&Garden2014 Monthly Updates August 30, 2014March 17, 2016Comments are Disabled

Blue Copper Marans

by RidgetopFarm&GardenChicken Breeds January 4, 2014May 12, 2017Comments are Disabled

We have had a number of people ask about our Blue Marans. In answer to that question here is a quick post on how we produce these dark brown egg layers. Blue Marans are not listed in the French or American standard. Blues do not breed true, meaning breeding two Blues does not always result …