Description
Cuckoo Marans chickens are a rare breed that is friendly, docile, and fast growing. Originating from the Marans region of France, this beautiful dual purpose bird is extremely hardy and disease resistant, has clean legs and is an excellent forager. Active, easily handled and not aggressive, the Cuckoo Marans breed does well in confinement or free ranged. This layer of darker brown eggs, matures later than some at 8-9 months of age. It's an excellent addition to any backyard flock. Package Quantity: 10 baby chicks Chicken Purpose: Dual Purpose Live Chickens - Egg laying chicken and meat bird Egg Production Rate: Female chickens lay approximately 175 Eggs/Year Cuckoo Marans chickens produce brown eggs Egg Size: Female chickens lay medium eggs Cuckoo Marans Characteristics: Calm, Friendly, Fast Grower, Extremely hardy, Tend to go broody, Great mothers Mature Weight of Cuckoo Marans Baby Chicks: Male 6 lb., Female 4.5 lb. Chicks are unvaccinated so medicated feed can be used to prevent Coccidiosis Baby chicks are approximately 12 hours old when shipped Orders will ship approximately 3-5 days after being placed Guarantee of 90% accuracy on all sexed poultry.
