Black Marans

[Hans Mum]

does anybody knnow a stockist of these in yorkshire (nearer to Leeds the better) OH has finaly realised that I need a couple to complete my collection either that or he's sick of my huge hints

[MaureenHall]

You could have a look on here Bird / Accessories For Sale and Wanted in Yorkshire on Bird Trader UK or place a free "Wanted" ad

[lynda66]

i might have some marans babies in 3 weeks, they might not be overly black though and if anything like the last lot .... could all be boys

[Hans Mum]

i might have some marans babies in 3 weeks, they might not be overly black though and if anything like the last lot .... could all be boys

if they're girls linda i'd be happy to buy them from you but i definately dont want any boys, how soon after hatching do you know the sex?

[lynda66]

depends, you are supposed to be able to tell by a spot on their head, at a day or so old but i have bought eggs from 6 splash, blue copper, and black all living together so could be any colour ..... and black copper coming, hopefully as they are all the same breed just different colours it will be easy to tell by the spot, but after last time .... i have no idea lol so i want a girl of each breed probably so if theres any more girls i won't be keeping them, they will either get homes or be dinner (i've turned evil)

[Bephlam]

Nooo...you can't eat a maran!!

You'll need to sell them!

[Hans Mum]

please keep me posted, and fingers crossed for lots of laydees

[CoraxAurata]

depends, you are supposed to be able to tell by a spot on their head, at a day or so old but i have bought eggs from 6 splash, blue copper, and black all living together so could be any colour ..... and black copper coming, hopefully as they are all the same breed just different colours it will be easy to tell by the spot, but after last time .... i have no idea lol so i want a girl of each breed probably so if theres any more girls i won't be keeping them, they will either get homes or be dinner (i've turned evil)

Hey Lynda the spot only works with the cuckoos, they bred in the sex link with something like the Sussex, which is why cuckoos often seem to have disappointing egg colour....

I have a plan to try and breed some true dark egg laying cuckoo marans but it maybe some time before I see any results...