Lola (Columbian Wyandotte) & a Black Copper Marans hen, dust bathing in the mulch. My Black Copper Marans hens lay the dark brown eggs in the photo below. My Olive Eggers lay the green eggs, the Ameraucanas lay the blue eggs.
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Lola (Columbian Wyandotte) & a Black Copper Marans hen, dust bathing in the mulch. My Black Copper Marans hens lay the dark brown eggs in the photo below. My Olive Eggers lay the green eggs, the Ameraucanas lay the blue eggs.
Love the photos of the Marans! I have 16 (a new flock) and not many farms/people have them in my area!
thank you
Oh wow!! I got this thing figured out!! Our chickens have just started laying. It is such an exciting event. Wish I could win one of the fab prizes!! Love your page and your helpful advice!!
Orangy-red is the APA standard of perfection, Earl. http://maransofamericaclub.com/blackcoppermarans.php
Kathy,
I have a question about Black Copper Marans'. I notice Blaze has red/orange eyes while all my Black Copper Hens and roosters have olive green ones. Is there a standard and correct color for the eyes of Black Copper Marans?