Marans

This breed was developed in France in the mid 1800’s in the town for which it bears its name, Marans. They had made their way to England in the early 1900’s and quickly became very popular for their very dark brown eggs – a trait they are still known for today. These beautiful birds were first exhibited in 1929 in Paris by the Poultry Breeders Society of France and since then have gradually made themselves popular in various countries around the world.