I'm looking for name of the breed of chicken that lays a dark brown (almost chocolate color) egg. I think it is of french origin.

-- Betty Rolffs (brolffs@voyager.net), September 24, 2000

Answers

I don't have an answer for you, but have you tried contacting someone at Murray McMurray hatchery? They're really expert at those kinds of questions, and may have an answer for you. If you find out, please let us know as I"d like to have a few of those myself!!!

-- Hannah Maria Holly (hannahholly@hotmail.com), September 24, 2000.

One breed that I've heard of is a Maran. They are hard to find, though. RarePoultryBreeders2 is an e-groups discussion list that should be able to help you find what you are looking for.

Good luck,

-- Connie (Connie@lunehaven.com), September 25, 2000.

Thanks so much, Connie. I'll check Maran out and check back in with what I find.

Betty

-- betty rolffs (brolffs@voyager.net), September 25, 2000.

http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGK/Marans/BRKMarans.html

-- ~Rogo (rogo2020@yahoo.com), September 26, 2000.

I have Marans hatching eggs for sale, nice dark and speckled eggs.

-- Micks Marans (pigeons@acadia.net), March 14, 2002.