Marans chickens originated in the village of Marans, France, which is a port town on the Bay of Biscay. Through the centuries, trade ships brought with them new breeds of chickens which were then bred with the local poultry, resulting in the varieties of Marans chickens we have today.

Blue Copper Marans is a beautiful chicken that ranges in color from a blue to a dusky blue. In addition to their beauty, they lay dark chocolate colored eggs. They are broad and are excellent foragers.