The Chicken Man, located here in Weatherford Tx hasBlack Copper Marans. This special chicken is renowned for their very dark brown chocolate eggs. All Marans lay a dark brown egg, but the Black Copper is particularly sought after for its especially chocolate hue. Interestingly, the fewer eggs a Black Copper hen lays, the darker the color of the eggs tends to be. This is because the pigment overlay on the egg is a finite source, so when a hen lays fewer eggs, the pigment concentration in each egg is higher, resulting in a darker color.
However, it's important to note that if a Black Copper hen is a good layer, you may not get the darkest color on the eggs. As the hen continues to lay eggs, the pigment overlay gradually decreases, leading to lighter-colored eggs over time. Additionally, some eggs may have darker-colored speckles, adding to their visual appeal. That is why we sell 12 week old pullets. You won't miss a single dark speckled egg.
Egg color can also be cyclical throughout the laying season. At the beginning of the season, eggs tend to be very dark, but the color may lighten considerably by the end. On average, a Black Copper Marans hen will lay around 3 eggs per week, totaling approximately 150 to 200 eggs per year. While they may not be the most prolific layers in terms of quantity, their eggs' quality is said to be unsurpassed. If you are looking for Black Copper Marines for sale in Parker county please consider giving us a call.
Black Copper Marans hens are also known to be good setters and mothers, although they are not overly broody. When buying Black Copper Marans, it's essential to beware of purchasing hens solely based on the color of the egg in a photo. Eggs that have been exposed to the air for a period of time tend to be darker, as the red pigment oxidizes in the air, giving the eggs a darker appearance. Some unscrupulous sellers may use this trick to make their birds appear to lay darker eggs than they actually do.
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