Buy sexed Black Copper Marans day-old chicks
At Game Fowls Ranch, our Black Copper Marans breeding pens are selectively line-bred to uphold traditional French standard guidelines—focusing on lightly feathered shanks, robust body structure, vibrant copper plumage accents, and dark, glossy chocolate egg shells (ranking 4 to 7+ on the Marans color chart). Black Copper Marans are cold-hardy, docile, and active foragers that adapt well to free-range pastures or secure coop runs.
Every chick is hatched under precise forced-air temperature and humidity conditions and undergoes a complete physical check prior to shipment to ensure active movement, clear eyes, clean vents, and complete yolk sac absorption. Professional vent sexing at hatch allows you to select pullets or cockerels with confidence.
To guarantee safe transit, shipments are packaged inside specialized, climate-ventilated poultry transport containers cushioned with absorbent nest padding and weather-regulated heat packs tailored to transit route conditions.
Product Highlights & Specifications:
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Breed: Purebred Black Copper Marans (French Standard)
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Age at Dispatch: Day-Old (Shipped immediately following hatch)
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Sexing Options: Sexed Females (Pullets) or Sexed Males (Cockerels) via professional vent-sexing.
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Adult Potential: Medium-heavy dual-purpose frame (hens reach 6.5 lbs, roosters 8.0 lbs). Features iridescent black body plumage accented by fiery copper neck hackles and saddle feathers, red single combs, and lightly feathered shanks.
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Egg Production: Reliable heritage layers producing 180 to 220 dark chocolate-brown eggs per year.
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Brooding Quick-Facts: Require high-protein non-medicated or medicated chick starter crumble (20% protein), clean drinking water with electrolyte/vitamin support during week one, and a brooder temperature starting at $95^\circ\text{F}$ ($35^\circ\text{C}$) during the first week, reduced by $5^\circ\text{F}$ each subsequent week.
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Safe Live Arrival Guarantee: Packaged inside specialized, climate-controlled shipping boxes to ensure a warm, comfortable journey directly to your farm or local post office.
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