Marans is a FRENCH Breed. POULE DE MARANS, IS A BREED OF CHICKEN FROM THE PORT TOWN OF MARANS, IN THE DÉPARTEMENT OF CHARENTE-MARITIME, IN THE NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE REGION OF SOUTH-WESTERN FRANCE. IT WAS CREATED WITH THE LOCAL FERAL CHICKENS DESCENDED FROM FIGHTING GAME CHICKENS CARRIED FROM INDONESIA AND INDIA.
The Marans is a BEAUTIFUL solid large bird. They are sturdy, strong and curious.
ALTHOUGH THE MARANS ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR DARK BROWN EGGS, THEY ARE ALSO A GOOD SOURCE OF MEAT.
HENS LAY UPWARD TO 150 EGGS PER YEAR. They are large and WEIGHT CAN RANGE BETWEEN 6.6-8LBS AT MATURITY.
