Things You'll Need
- Black Copper Maran chickens
Instructions
Examine the complex colors of the male Maran's feathers. The upper portion of its body, including the head, back and the sides of the neck, will have copper-colored feathers, while the lower body will be black, interspersed with a few reddish-brown feathers.
Observe the color of the female Maran's feathers. Its head and neck will be copper-colored, while the rest of the body is covered with black feathers.
Check the color of the eggs laid by the Black Copper Maran chicken. The color of this bird's egg will be a dark chocolate brown.
Observe the texture of the plumage. Black Copper Maran chickens have a compact and silky plumage.