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The Marans, French: Poule de Marans, is a French breed of dual-purpose chicken, reared both for meat and for its dark brown eggs. It originated in or near the port town of Marans , in the département of Charente-Maritime , in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of south-western France.
This breed was originally developed in Southwest France between the 12th to the 14th century. The present form of this chicken was refined during the 19th century in the village of Marans. While fairly common in France, this breed is rare in America. Marans chickens lay exceptional eating gourmet eggs that are highly prized by chefs around the ...
The hens lay tinted or cream-colored eggs, although they are poor setters and rarely hatch their own brood. Eggs weigh an average of 45 g (1.6 oz). See also
As male birds of the laying strain do not lay eggs and are not suitable for meat production, they generally are killed soon after they hatch. [124] Free-range eggs are considered by some advocates to be an acceptable substitute to factory-farmed eggs. Free-range laying hens are given outdoor access instead of being contained in crowded cages ...
The UK alone consumes more than 34 million eggs per day. [85] Hens of some breeds can produce over 300 eggs per year; the highest authenticated rate of egg laying is 371 eggs in 364 days. [86] After 12 months of laying, the commercial hen's egg-laying ability declines to the point where the flock is commercially unviable.
The silver is similar to the light, but has grey thighs and a dark breast with silver lacing. [2]: 293 The red has the same markings as the light, but the base colour is a rich dark red throughout. The speckled is a rich dark mahogany colour, each feather with a black dot and white tip. The white is pure white throughout. [2]: 293
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Hatching eggs should weigh at least 58g. In the early 20th century Croad Langshans became a popular utility breed, doing well in laying trials. The hens lay 140-150 eggs a year and are good winter layers; the eggs are dark brown with a plum-coloured bloom. The hens are excellent sitters and mothers.