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Black Copper Marans Day-Old Chicks

Chicks are shipped USPS Priority Mail Express on Monday of the week you select. We ship chicks with grow gel to ensure they are as healthy as possible when they arrive.

There is a minimum order of 5 chicks (of any breed) to ensure they stay warm during transit.

Black Copper Marans Chicks are sold Straight Run – You will receive both male and female chicks. There are no guarantees on the number of each gender you will receive in your order. If you cannot have roosters, consider ordering our Cream Legbar or Holly Egger chicks which can be sexed at hatch.

We do have a live chick guarantee, and while handling and delivery issues are out of our control, we will offer a refund or replacement for any chicks that are dead on arrival. Please be prepared with a heated brooder, chick feed, and water before your chicks arrive.

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Egg color: Dark Brown
Egg size: Large
Production: 150-250 eggs per year
Laying start: Around 5 months of age
Auto-sexing: No

The Black Copper Marans is a rugged yet refined bird with deep black plumage washed in an iridescent green sheen and accented by rich copper feathers around the neck. Roosters have bolder coppering and a more dramatic presence, while hens keep things elegant with subtler highlights. Their feathered legs are a hallmark of the French standard, and add an extra touch of old-world charm to your flock.

In temperament, Black Copper Marans are steady, friendly, and quietly confident. They’re generally calm birds that fit well in mixed flocks and don’t seek drama. They appreciate attention without demanding it and are hardy enough to handle a variety of climates. They’re good foragers, moderately active, and often have a “keep calm and carry on” vibe that makes them easy to live with.

Marans hens produce some of the darkest chocolate-brown eggs in the poultry world, ranging from deep reddish brown to a glossy, near-mahogany shade. Hens typically lay 150–200 large eggs per year, with shell color that is usually spectacular early in the season, lightening as the season progresses, and darkening again until after molting.

The breed originated in the port town of Marans in western France during the 1800s. Local country hens were crossed with imported game birds brought in by sailors, resulting in hardy chickens with excellent foraging instincts and impressive eggs. Over time, selective breeding refined them into the elegant utility bird known today, with the Black Copper variety becoming especially prized for both beauty and egg color. They bring style, rustic sophistication, and eggs that look like they belong in a chocolatier’s window to your yard.