Welcome to the Marans Chicken Club USA!
The MCCUSA is a non-profit organization, which is governed by elected officers who are non-paid volunteers. Each officer serves the club voluntarily while juggling home-life, career, farm management, exhibition preparation as well as daily care of the farm animals. While every officer attempts to handle club business as quickly as possible, there are life events that may make it difficult to respond in a timely manner. We try to respond within 24 hours; we appreciate your understanding when unforeseen circumstances delay our response.
Please email MaransChickenClub@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns.
All About Marans
Description
The Marans breed, originating in France's marshy Atlantic coast regions, is known for its rich history dating back to the 13th century and its distinct dual-purpose qualities. Renowned for producing large, dark chocolate-russet eggs and flavorful meat, Marans embody the rustic charm of a traditional farm bird. With lightly feathered legs
The Marans breed, originating in France's marshy Atlantic coast regions, is known for its rich history dating back to the 13th century and its distinct dual-purpose qualities. Renowned for producing large, dark chocolate-russet eggs and flavorful meat, Marans embody the rustic charm of a traditional farm bird. With lightly feathered legs and bright, clear eyes, they adhere to standards established by the Marans Club of France in 1931, ensuring their unique and desirable characteristics endure.
Varieties
The American Poultry Association currently recognizes four varieties of Marans. They are Black, Black Copper, Wheaten and White. Many other varieties exist, but only these four are currently recognized.
The MCCUSA encourages all Poultry enthusiasts to join the American Poultry Association.
A Breeders Top Six
A Breeders Top Six
Type
Above all, a breeder is using the American Poultry Association Standard of Perfection as the guidebook.
Egg Color
Breed Marans that can lay a 4 or better on the MCCUSA egg shade card, and breed for rounder eggs.
Selective Hatching
Hatch only the darkest eggs each breeding season to increase egg color in future generations.
Balance
Focus on
Type
Above all, a breeder is using the American Poultry Association Standard of Perfection as the guidebook.
Egg Color
Breed Marans that can lay a 4 or better on the MCCUSA egg shade card, and breed for rounder eggs.
Selective Hatching
Hatch only the darkest eggs each breeding season to increase egg color in future generations.
Balance
Focus on breeding a well-balanced bird with a correct top-line and a 45-degree tail-set.
Cull
Remove birds from your breeding flock that don't closely represent the SOP.
Grow
You have to raise a lot of cockerels to pick the "Top Dogs" to use in your breeding program. Slow maturing cockerels are often the best ones in our experience!
Build the barn first, then paint it!
Membership
The MCCUSA is always accepting new members! In your member packet, you will receive a standard egg shade card, a pocket egg shade card and more!
Egg Shade Cards
Please make sure that all of your information is correct in PayPal so that your items can be shipped in a timely manner. Shade cards will be mailed as soon as possible but may take up to 4-6 weeks to arrive due to unforeseen circumstances.
T-Shirt
Show of your club pride with our Marans Chicken Club USA logo T-shirts! T-shirt comes in black or white with the club logo on the left chest. T-shirts are $22.00 each, $8.00 for shipping.
Contact Us
Officers
President - Heather Wirwicki
VP of Poultry Shows - Sarah Hamilton
VP of Egg Shows - Ken Atchison
VP of Public Relations/Education - To be filled
Secretary - David Uribe
Treasurer - Michael Juarez
Region 1 Director - John Gratzick
Region 2 Director - Lauren Neeley
Region 3 Director - To Be Filled
Region 4 Director - To Be Filled
Region 5 Director - Joanne Arnew
Region 6 Director (Canada) - To Be Filled
Marans Chicken Club USA
5205 Easton Road, Owosso, Michigan 48867, United States
