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Cuckoo Marans
Cuckoo Marans
Cuckoo Marans
The Marans chicken is believed to have originated around the 1920’s near the town of Marans, North of La Rochelle, France. The first Marans had feathered legs, which is something we still see in French birds.
Many varieties of Copper Black Marans (non standard in the UK) still have considerable amounts of feathering on the legs and are wi
The Marans chicken is believed to have originated around the 1920’s near the town of Marans, North of La Rochelle, France. The first Marans had feathered legs, which is something we still see in French birds.
Many varieties of Copper Black Marans (non standard in the UK) still have considerable amounts of feathering on the legs and are widely known as ‘French Copper Black Marans’ because of this.
They are famous for their exquisitely rich, chocolate brown eggs.
To ensure you get the best colour of Marans eggs, select only the darkest brown eggs to hatch. Breeding from hens (and Cockerels ) that come from dark brown eggs will guarantee that you are concentrating this gene in your strain and allow you to obtain the same high standard of eggs.
Cream Legbar
Cuckoo Marans
Cuckoo Marans
Did you know that the cream legbar was developed at Cambridge university and was one of the very first auto-sexing breeds?
Today it is one of the most popular breeds around thanks to its beautiful blue eggs.
Legbar chicks are easily distinguishable from male and female by their down markings . The females tend to have darker colourings with dark stripes on their back.
Light Sussex
Cuckoo Marans
Buff Orpington
This dual purpose breed are a fantastic addition to any flock. With a docile, yet alert temperament, these are a must for any novice or even an experienced poultry breeder.
Known for having a deep breast , broad shoulders and a wide flat back. This particular breed make excellent foragers.
The light Sussex is commonly used to create hybrid
This dual purpose breed are a fantastic addition to any flock. With a docile, yet alert temperament, these are a must for any novice or even an experienced poultry breeder.
Known for having a deep breast , broad shoulders and a wide flat back. This particular breed make excellent foragers.
The light Sussex is commonly used to create hybrids. If bred with a ‘gold cockerel’ they will produce sex linked chicks.
Buff Orpington
Commercial Brown
Buff Orpington
The Buff Orpington duck also known as “buff” for short was created by crossbreeding the Rouen, Aylesbury,Cayuga and Indian runner breeds. They are a multi purpose strain and their docile and friendly nature make them ideal for pets.
Reknowned poultry breeder William Cook brought some of his Orpington’s and displayed them at the Madison S
The Buff Orpington duck also known as “buff” for short was created by crossbreeding the Rouen, Aylesbury,Cayuga and Indian runner breeds. They are a multi purpose strain and their docile and friendly nature make them ideal for pets.
Reknowned poultry breeder William Cook brought some of his Orpington’s and displayed them at the Madison Square Garden Show in 1908.
The Buff Orpington duck wasn’t standardised in Great Britain until around 1914.
Commercial Brown
Commercial Brown
Commercial Brown
This hybrid hen was bred specifically for optimum egg production which was gained by complex selective breeding, perfected over multiple generations.
You can expect around 300 eggs a year from just one hen!
They are extremely easy to keep and have a docile nature.
Bluebell
Commercial Brown
Commercial Brown
Being of a very placid and docile temperament, this large bird is a french maran hybrid breed. Known for their beautiful blue and grey plumage.
The hens are able to lay around 240 large brown eggs annually. Perfect for free ranging.