About The French Wheaten Maran
Uses Utility. Dark Egg-Laying Breed.
Origin: Marans, France. Eggs: 180 – 250 Dark Brown.
Weight: Cock: 3.6 Kg. Hen: 3.2Kg.
Colour Wheaten
History Of French Wheaten Marans
The French Wheaten Maran was as the name suggests bred in France it is like the other Marans one of the last breeds to be introduced to the UK.
The Wheaten Maran was developed in the town of Marans were the name comes from. The French Wheaten has small to large feathers around their legs and feet.
They lay very dark brown eggs and have become very popular with chicken keepers.
The French Wheaten Maran Behaviour
French Wheaten Marans are very nosey or should I say inquisitive hens. They are always watching what you are doing and will come up to see what is going on.
They love to free-range and have a good look around, but keep an eye on them as they may wander too far.
The French Wheaton Maran is an easy breed to look after and if given space will do a lot of foraging. They are a very disease-resistant breed of chicken.
French Wheaten Maran Colour
The Wheaten colour of French Maran we see today in the UK is the Lighter Brown Maran with a darker coloured saddle on their backs. Prized for their dark eggs which can be very dark indeed.