#cuckoo marans

[qwigoqwaga]

I think I figured out the eggs! Top picture left to right: Clementine (Welsummer), Olivia (cuckoo Marans), Annabelle (Cream Legbar), Lydia (Prairie Bluebell) and the tan one in the bottom picture is Petunia’s (Swedish Flower).

Petunia doesn’t lay nearly as much. There were 2.5 dozen eggs in the fridge and only one of Petunia’s!

[chickenor]

Blue Copper Marans: Powerful Chickens with Stunning Eggs

Engaging Opening Statement Learn about the appeal of Blue Copper Marans, a fairly unique variety of chickens that are known for their beautiful feathers and even more impressive ability to produce eggs! Popular for their bright blue plumage and the dark chocolate brown eggs they lay, these chickens are a novelty for the poultry and small scale farm growers. However as you browse through the pages…

[rotclaw]

peepers 2: the new batch

[hooksbackyardpoultry10]

Maran Chickens

Marans chickens are valued for their beautiful dark brown eggs, calm demeanor, and dual-purpose capabilities. They make a distinctive addition to backyard flocks and small farms, combining practicality with aesthetic appeal.

[todaysbird]

Todays bird is this cuckoo maran chick

[mings]

Pretty sure I have (yet another) new favourite hen. She hatched nine weeks ago from a cross with a Black Copper Marans rooster and a Cuckoo Marans hen. Looks like the rooster provided the dominant genes in this one. Isn't she gorgeous?

[the-starry-seas]

You have chickens?! Do you have names for them? 👀

yeah!!! we have nine cuckoo maran hens, they're almost three years old and they're the light of my life

I can't tell them apart so I collectively refer to them as the girls, the ladies, the darlings, and/or Fett'ike (which started as a joke about them being clones since they all looked alike)

woe pictures be upon ye

[inkedbantam]

After major life changes and many painful teary goodbyes to my old flock earlier this year, I decided to say hello to some new feathered friends

Here's the Rag Tag flock

Cuckoo Marans is Bobtail or bobby for short. Absolute chonk and drama queen

Easter egger with the white beard is Zelda, she crows in the morning because she says so

Scrunkly molty girl is Potato, absolutely sweet but skittish

And the polish is Wynona, who likes to be rood and looks like a mad scientist

It's still hard without Bitey, without Scotty, and the featherbabies I lost as well as rehoming both Behemoth and Tracey, but as I've come to learn

With every goodbye, there's always a new chance to say hello. And these girls are going to be absolutely spoiled rotten.

[madhatterer]

the 3 we raised & hatched in the incubator, enjoying some yard time. they love it! the oldest/largest one is biologically Hyacinth's (our Cinnamon Queen). the other 2 are biologically Clover's (our Cuckoo Maran). and all our chicks have Basil (our Cuckoo Maran rooster) as a father.

[kindasortasalty]

You have chickens? What kind

I’ve got 11 hens! I have an appenzeller spitzhauben (the broody one), an Easter egger, an ameraucana, a sultan, a Dominique, a golden cuckoo maran, a silver spangled hamburg, a speckled sussex, a silver laced Wyandotte, a Colombian Wyandotte, and a lavender Orpington.

Their names in order are Sid Vicious, Horace, Dipstick, Genie P, Pepper, Pumpkin, Dewey, Cinnamon, Toki, Michael Wave, and Cloudy

Do you have chickens?

[evemarieoftheearth]

I'm raising chickens. I had no idea how friendly and cuddly they can be.

I'm having a mixed flock of welsummer, barnevelder, cream legbar, cuckoo marans and paint white marans. RAINBOW EGGS!!

[qwigoqwaga]

Getting lots of eggs! I’m not sure who’s laying which brown eggs though. Both Clementine and Olivia are clearly laying (Petunia’s eggs are much paler and the other two are the blue eggs), but one is a Welsummer and the other a Cuckoo Marans

[justfacilitatinglife]

Introducing New Chickens to My Flock

Hello and welcome back to Just Facilitating Life! Today, I'm excited to share my journey of introducing new chickens to my backyard flock. It’s been a fulfilling experience, especially as I’ve found new energy and motivation since quitting drinking.

The Decision to Get Chickens

Back in March, I finally decided to get chickens. The idea of keeping chickens always intrigued me, but I never followed through with it. Years ago, I received a small coop from a friend, but it ended up stored in the garage unused. Eventually, I used the parts to create a window for a food booth I operate annually as a fundraiser for a youth service organization called the Optimist Club.

Getting Started

In March, with newfound energy from quitting drinking, I decided it was time to pursue my wish to keep chickens. I began researching online how to set up a coop and run for my small backyard. My goal was to give the chickens as much space as possible while keeping them safe from predators and allowing my dog to roam freely.

I purchased an aluminum pole run from Amazon, measuring 10x20 feet—plenty of room for a few chickens. Initially, I planned to get four chickens, which seemed manageable in this space.

Setting Up the Coop

I found a used Ecoflex chicken coop on OfferUp for $30—a fantastic deal. The coop is made of resin material, making it easy to move and clean. However, it is small, offering about 12 square feet, which is tight for four chickens (they recommend 4 square feet per chicken). Despite its size, the coop worked out great.

Choosing the Chickens

I got my hens delivered from a hatchery in Montana, which shipped them via US Mail (since FedEx and UPS do not ship livestock). I decided on some heritage breeds based on my research for looks and egg-laying ability. I wanted a mixed-colored egg basket and good chickens to be around my family. Here are the breeds I chose:

White Leghorn: Known for their excellent egg production and friendly nature, White Leghorns lay large white eggs and are very efficient layers.

Buff Orpington: Buff Orpingtons are friendly and good with families. They are reliable layers of brown eggs and have a beautiful golden color.

Ameraucana: These chickens lay blue eggs and are known for their beards and muffs, giving them a distinctive look. They are calm and docile.

Rhode Island Red: Rhode Island Reds are hardy and excellent layers of brown eggs. They have a deep red color and are known for their resilience.

They arrived as pullets, teenage chickens if you will. It took them about three weeks from arriving to start laying. They are great layers and give eggs just about every day.

Chicken Math is Real

Now that I’ve had the girls for about four months, I’ve come to find out the rumors about "chicken math" are true. It’s a form of math that multiplies chickens if you own them. First, it’s four chickens, next you have seven, then twelve, twenty, forty, and so on.

Adding to the Flock

So today, I found on a Facebook post that the semi-local feed barn happened to have some pullets. Since I was in the neighborhood, I thought I’d stop in and check them out. So here I am now, adding three more to my flock, bringing my chicken math total to seven. Here are the new additions:

Barred Plymouth Rock: Known for their black and white striped feathers, Barred Plymouth Rocks are friendly, hardy, and excellent layers of brown eggs.

Cuckoo Maran: These chickens have a similar feather pattern to the Barred Plymouth Rock but lay dark brown eggs, often referred to as "chocolate eggs."

Black Australorp: Black Australorps are known for their glossy black feathers and excellent egg-laying ability. They are calm and good with families.

They are a great addition, though they are trying to fit in with the flock. It will take some time as they are only 15 weeks old, and the older hens are making it known who is on top in the pecking order. It’s fascinating to observe their instincts and behavior.

Chicken Names and Logo Update

My daughter has named all the chickens, and I had to update my logo that I put on the eggs I give away to family and friends. The original flock consisted of:

Bertha the Buff Orpington

Snowy the White Leghorn

Chocolate the Rhode Island Red

America the Ameraucana

The new birds are:

Scorpio the Black Australorp

Oreo the Barred Plymouth Rock

Sky, a play off my daughter Skylar’s name, the baby of the bunch, the Cuckoo Maran

I’ll update once the new young hens have started laying. Until then, happy homesteading!

[rotclaw]

peeking peeper

this one's name is clove 🧡 she's a mottled bantam cochin

[butchdykenormallen]

Additionally I offer you Bobby, my cuckoo maran chook

CHOOK P.... OUHHHHHH MY GDDDDDDDD PULLS MY HAIR OUT ADORABLE

[backyardchickennews]

Admiring the Stately Look of Dutch Bantam Chickens? Why Are American Dutch Bantams a Favorite for Show Breeders? Raising American Dutch Bantam Chicks: A Joyful Experience? How Does The American Dutch Bantam Society Help Fliers? Why Kids Love American Dutch Bantam Society Pets! The Dutch Bantam chicken is a hardy and vigorous breed of chicken that is also known for its beautiful color combinations. The hen has a high, statuesque chest, and the rooster has a short, sleek back and a stately, erect stance. These chickens are also easy to care for. The Dutch Bantam is also known as the Hollandse Kriel in Holland and Naine Hollandaise in France. Although this breed is most common in Holland, it is also gaining popularity in the United States and in other parts of the world. The Blue Hen chicken is the state bird of Delaware and is an old breed of fighting game birds. The Cuckoo Duckwing Dutch bantam chicken has barred shoulders and lays tinted eggs. Another dual-purpose breed is the Dark Cuckoo Maran. Blue Silver Duck Wing Dutch bantams have striking blue plumage with distinctive silver wings. This breed is easy to raise and is ideal for beginners. Although this breed does not lay many eggs, it is a good choice for people who want a chicken with a more elegant appearance. Roosters can be aggressive toward their owners, so it is important to train them well. Sebright chickens are one of the smallest Bantams. They have distinctive plumage and are hardy and friendly. They have a stately appearance and are small enough to be raised as pets. The Sebright chicken is not a good meat producer, but their striking appearance makes them an excellent choice for show and competitions. The Dutch Bantam is not cold-hardy, so they will need a warm climate to survive. They are also not suitable for extreme heat, but they are good layers of small white eggs. They are also easy to handle and will bond with their owners. https://backyardchickennews.com/what-does-the-american-dutch-bantam-society-do/?feed_id=6380&_unique_id=667bf58b34bd7