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French Black Copper Marans — Started Pullets

French Black Copper Marans — Started Pullets

NPIP Certified Hatchery - License #51-770

  • 150–200 Eggs/Year
  • Large Dark Chocolate Eggs
  • 24–26 Weeks to Lay
$69.99
$69.99
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  • Minimum 2 pullets per shipped order. Mix any breeds.
  • Shipping: $59.95 for every 2 pullets
  • Free local pickup in Preston, MD

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📦 Learn how we carefully pack and ship your pullets →

Skip the brooder and start closer to the darkest eggs in the world. Our French Black Copper Maran pullets are started birds — already showing the striking black and copper plumage that makes this breed one of the most beautiful and sought-after in backyard poultry.

What you're getting:

  • 🪶 Rich black feathering with copper hackle highlights — the stunning Maran coloring developing from the start
  • ⚡ Fast-growing and cold-hardy — hardy foragers that thrive in free-range environments
  • 🐓 Active and curious personalities — calm enough for families, independent enough to manage themselves

At maturity:

  • 150–200 dark chocolate eggs/year — the darkest of any laying breed
  • Stunning copper and black plumage — as beautiful in the yard as they are productive
  • Hardy, self-sufficient foragers
  • Calm temperament — friendly and easy to handle

Weeks to first egg: 24–26 weeks from hatch
Egg size: Large
Egg color: Dark chocolate brown

Common questions about French Black Copper Marans started pullets

How old are your French Black Copper Marans started pullets?
They ship at 12–16 weeks old, so they're past the delicate brooder stage and ready to grow out in a coop.

When will a French Black Copper Marans pullet start laying?
French Black Copper Marans hens usually lay their first egg at 24–26 weeks from hatch. Since our pullets ship at 12–16 weeks, you can expect first eggs about 8–14 weeks after they arrive, depending on season and conditions.

What eggs do French Black Copper Marans hens lay?
Large dark chocolate eggs, about 150–200 a year once they're laying. Expect birds that are calm and independent.

How are pullets shipped?
By USPS Priority Express, two birds per box, and each pullet is health-checked before it leaves. Shipping is $59.95 per box of two. Local pickup in Preston, MD is free.

Pairs well with:

The crown jewel of the egg basket, started and ready to grow — reserve your French Black Copper Maran pullet today.

Breed specifications

Production

Maturity

Temperament

Energetic, Active, Independent

Appearance

Adaptability

Hardy and Adaptable to Various Climates

Chick care overview

Brooder temperature: Start at 95°F for the first week, reducing by 5°F each week until fully feathered.

Food & water: Offer chick starter feed and fresh water immediately. Dip each chick's beak gently into the water on arrival to encourage drinking.

Hydration boost: We include hydration supplements in your shipment — add to water for the first 24–48 hours to help chicks recover from transit.

Space: Allow at least 0.5 sq ft per chick in the brooder for the first few weeks.

Watch for: Huddling under the heat source (too cold), panting or moving away from heat (too warm). Active, spread-out chicks are happy chicks.

For detailed care guides, visit our FAQs.

Shipping

Your chicks ship in a USPS-approved live animal box designed specifically for safe poultry transport, complete with soft bedding, temperature control packing, and hydration supplements for the journey.

We take immeasurable care in every shipment — each box is packed with your flock's safe arrival as our top priority.

We ship USPS Priority Express only — the fastest available service, with live animal handling and typically overnight delivery.

LIVE CHICK SHIPPING

6–14 chicks — $44.95
15–25 chicks — $39.95 — BEST VALUE
26–50 chicks — $79.95
51–100 chicks — $99.95

Minimum shipped order: 6 chicks • Mix & match breeds

Order 15–25 chicks and receive our lowest live-chick shipping rate.

Local Pickup — Wednesdays in Maryland
No shipping fee · No minimum order

Live Arrival Guarantee

We stand behind every shipment. In the rare event that any chicks do not survive transit, you will receive a full refund for those chicks.

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French Black Copper Marans — Started Pullets