It is a very winter hardy breed with a docile temperament. They are more athletic and take to foraging and free ranging more often than other breeds. Silver Marans lay dark brown eggs. This variety of Maran is the rarest.  Our bloodlines have came from Pam Harlow, Jamie Hilbert of KY, a breeder in TX, and Blossom Valley Homestead in MO.  Marans can lay 150 -200 eggs per year.