Midnight Majesty Marans

Description

The Midnight Majesty Marans® have black plumage and most hatch with feathered feet, but some do not. Deep browns show up through their down feathering underneath, making them a mix of beautiful dark brown and black plumage. The males are barred. This breed will lay dark brown eggs and will lay a lot of them! You will truly enjoy this breed in your backyard flock and its dark eggs in your egg carton! These hybrids perform well in many different climates. Purpose: Egg Layer Production: 250 Large Dark Brown Eggs/Year Temperament: Calm, Friendly Mature Weight: 7-8 lbs. Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy Broodiness: Occasionally Comb Type: Single Comb

Average mature weight: Roosters 8 1/2 lbs., Hens 7 lbs.

More Details

Hybrid: Yes

Clean or Feathered Legs: Varies

Leg Color: Black/Gray

Top Knot: No

Muffs: No

Beard: No

Number of Toes: 4

Skin Color: Yellow

Comb Type: Single

Lobes: Red

Purpose: Egg layer

Broody: Yes

Weekly Production: 3-5 eggs

Egg Color: Dark Brown

Egg Size: L

Laying Maturity: 16-20 weeks

Hardiness: Hardy in all climates

Forager: Yes

Personality: Friendly, Calm

Livestock Conservancy Status: n/a

Bird Size: Hens 7 lbs; Roosters 8.5 lbs

Chick Color: Black

Adult Color: Black

Feather Pattern: Solid