French Wheaten Marans Chicken

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: Continental Class
• Weights: Hen ——-6 1/2 lbs
  Rooster—8 lbs
  Pullet——5 1/2 lbs
  Cockerel—7 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Dual, Egg Laying and meat; Production
• Egg Shell Color: Dark Brown #5 to #8 Range
• Egg Production: Good 200+ ( (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: Yes, Recognized by American Standard of Perfection in 2011.
• TLC: Not Listed
• Breeder Farm Source: Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline/strain of French Wheaten Marans since 2015.