{"product_id":"black-copper-marans-available-now-16-weeks-old","title":"Black Copper Marans -- Available Now 16+ Weeks Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese Black Copper Marans are from very good bloodlines and are hatched from eggs ranging from #5-#8 on the Marans chart.  They lay dark brown eggs and are docile and friendly.  If you want to add a dark egg layer to your flock this is a good choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Copper Marans lay the chocolatey-est, darkest and best tasting egg in the world!  These birds are gorgeous, calm and friendly.  They don't mind being picked up and are oh so soft!  In the sunshine the black on their feathers looks like a june bug...with so many colors!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarans originally came from south western France, but quickly became a favorite all over the world, especially in England where it is said that James Bond requested eggs only from this chicken breed for breakfast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Copper Marans are gorgeous birds.  The roosters have bright copper coloring on their neck, back, hackles and saddle feathers and tend to be on the quiet and gentle side.  We selectively breed our flocks to produce the darkest eggs, while also only using roosters and hens that measure up to the American Poultry Association breed standard. We are also active members in the Marans of America Club.  In addition, we also work with select breeders who are also breeding to SOP (standard of perfection) and dark, dark egg colors to minimize inbreeding and offer even more babies to you.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking to add a darker brown egg layer to your backyard chickies, this is a must have.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarans are notoriously difficult to sex.  Our guarantee on this breed is only 75% accuracy.  Please take that into account with the quantities ordered, and have a plan for how to rehome any roosters. Ordering them over 6 weeks of age greatly improves the accuracy of the sexing to over 95%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backyard Chickies","offers":[{"title":"Female \/ 16-22","offer_id":44241207066677,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Female \/ 22-30","offer_id":44241207099445,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/3961\/0179\/products\/IMG_3293_45c753d9-5764-41d4-b7be-1a6a4bd9fdad.jpeg?v=1586140229","url":"https:\/\/www.backyardchickies.com\/products\/black-copper-marans-available-now-16-weeks-old","provider":"Backyard Chickies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}