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Unique blue-gray plumage with striking copper highlights on neck and saddle
Lays extra-dark chocolate brown eggs (among the darkest of all chicken breeds)
Calm, gentle, and beginner-friendly temperament; ideal for backyard flocks
Large bird: hens ~6–7 lbs, roosters ~8–8.5 lbs; dual-purpose (eggs & meat)
Moderately prolific, producing 150–200 large eggs per year
Feathered shanks/legs (French standard); robust and weather-tolerant
Excellent foragers—do well free-range, not prone to destructive scratching
Rarer than Black Copper variety—adds stunning color and prestige to any flock
Blue Copper Marans – Extended Description:
The Blue Copper Marans is a dazzling and rare member of the Marans family, prized for its dramatic, slate-blue feathers offset by fiery copper hackle and saddle highlights. Originating from French stock, this variety was bred to combine the dazzling looks of the blue gene with the marketable traits of the Marans’ signature chocolate egg. The blue gene is a dilution of the classic black, resulting in a spectrum of blue shades across your flock, making each bird visually unique.
Egg Laying:
Renowned for producing rich, chocolate brown eggs—the darkest of any Marans type—Blue Copper Marans lay medium-to-large eggs prized by chefs, collectors, and home egg enthusiasts. On the Marans Egg Color Chart (1–9), expect egg shades of 5–8, with color darkest at the start of the cycle. Hens generally lay 150–200 eggs per year, with dependable productivity for a heavy breed.
Temperament & Behavior:
Blue Copper Marans are famous for their calm, intelligent, and gentle personality, making them exceptionally suitable for family flocks and urban or rural settings. They thrive with regular free-ranging but tolerate confinement well and seldom become flighty. These birds are noted for their cleverness and curiosity, quickly coming running for treats and being quick to adapt to new environments or changes.
Hardiness & Management:
Both heat and cold hardy, Blue Copper Marans weather diverse climates with ease, though feathered legs benefit from dry bedding and require occasional checking in muddy conditions. As robust and disease-resistant birds, they make an excellent choice for both beginner and advanced keepers. Their feathered shanks mark them as the true “French type,” adding to their rarity and appeal.
Traits & Breeding Notes:
Comb: Single, red
Broodiness: Occasional—some hens go broody and are reliable mothers
Mature Weight: Hens 6–7 lbs, Roosters 8–8.5 lbs
Purpose: Dual (eggs and meat)
Care Tip: For show-quality blue hue, do not breed blue-to-blue every generation—mix blue, black, and splash parents for healthiest lines
Fun Fact: The blue gene also produces Splash Marans (pale blue/white with copper flecks) when two Blues are bred together—collect these for even more egg color and feather mix interest!
If you want to elevate your flock with both rare beauty and legendary dark eggs, Blue Copper Marans from Posh Poultry Palace are the ultimate showpiece for your home or farm—NPIP-certified for health and authenticity.