{"product_id":"french-black-copper-maran-pullet","title":"French Black Copper Marans — Started Pullets","description":"\u003cp\u003e📦 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-we-ship\"\u003eLearn how we carefully pack and ship your pullets →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkip 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you're getting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪶 \u003cstrong\u003eRich black feathering with copper hackle highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e — the stunning Maran coloring developing from the start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚡ \u003cstrong\u003eFast-growing and cold-hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e — hardy foragers that thrive in free-range environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐓 \u003cstrong\u003eActive and curious personalities\u003c\/strong\u003e — calm enough for families, independent enough to manage themselves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150–200 dark chocolate eggs\/year — the darkest of any laying breed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning copper and black plumage — as beautiful in the yard as they are productive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy, self-sufficient foragers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalm temperament — friendly and easy to handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks to first egg:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–26 weeks from hatch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgg size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgg color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate brown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions about French Black Copper Marans started pullets\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old are your French Black Copper Marans started pullets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey ship at 12–16 weeks old, so they're past the delicate brooder stage and ready to grow out in a coop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will a French Black Copper Marans pullet start laying?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrench 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat eggs do French Black Copper Marans hens lay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarge dark chocolate eggs, about 150–200 a year once they're laying. Expect birds that are calm and independent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are pullets shipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cream-legbar-pullet\"\u003eCream Legbar pullets\u003c\/a\u003e: blue eggs next to your chocolate ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bbs-ameraucana-pullet\"\u003eBBS Ameraucana pullets\u003c\/a\u003e: true blue eggs for a colorful egg basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe crown jewel of the egg basket, started and ready to grow — reserve your French Black Copper Maran pullet today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chesapeake Hatchery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43434274521294,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/4643\/4254\/files\/french-black-copper-maran-pullet-12-16-weeks-old.png?v=1774304864","url":"https:\/\/chesapeake-hatchery.com\/products\/french-black-copper-maran-pullet","provider":"Chesapeake Hatchery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}