French Cuckoo Marans Chicken

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: Continental Class
• Weights: Hen ——-6 1/2 lbs
  Rooster—-9 lb
  Pullet——5 1/2 lbs
  Cockerel—7 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Primary production, Egg Laying & Pet/Secondary meat source
• Egg Shell Color: Dark Brown #5 to #8 Range
• Egg Production: 180+ eggs per year (estimates only, see FAQ)
• Egg Size: Large
• Temperament: Docile
• Gender Accuracy: 75-80%
• Fertility Percentage: 55-70%
• Broody: Setter
• Mating Ratio: 8 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: France
• APA: No
• TLC: No
• Breeder Farm Source: Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline/strain of French Feather Legged Cuckoo Marans since 2012.