Maran's / Rhode Island Red (experiences pls)

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Maran's / Rhode Island Red (experiences pls)
« on: April 16, 2009, 12:17 »
I'm looking for 3 or 4 Maran or RIR hen's and a c.ock, plan to let them run together and let nature take it's course if and when one becomes broody, from the chicks hens will be used to sell on and the c.ock's will be used for the table.

Any Maran/RIR keepers out there who would like to share some of their knowledge with me on this variety of our beloved chicken.

Having named the Maran and RIR I am open to suggestions on other breeds that will give a decent egg yeild.
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Re: Maran's / Rhode Island Red (experiences pls)
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2009, 14:33 »
I have a CouCou Maran and she is the watch bird of the flock.  She's quiet unless she suspects danger.  She runs off any unsuspecting bird that comes into the garden.  She also catches bugs mid air!  We've had her several weeks and she still hasn't laid a single egg even though she is a big, blousy lady with a beautiful red comb and waddle :mad:.  She just can't be asked :dry:.  She mixes well with the rest of the flock but seems to go to the beat of a different drummer.  She's just on a different wave length than the others. 
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