mullethunter Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I'm 'window shopping' to add to my four after I've moved (thinking that if I have any money left I might get a cube so it'd be rude not too!). I fancy adding different colour eggs, but staying with bantams. Am I right in thinking that araucana bantams lay blue eggs like their large fowl counterparts? And can anyone tell me how big the bantams are compared to Pekins or Wyandotte bantams? And, I'd love dark brown eggs, so does anyone have maran bantams (I think Lee did?), and if you do have you got any photos of their eggs? All about looks - I'm so shallow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I have one Marans bantam left, but she's well past laying age now. They will lay brown eggs which will vary in shade a great deal depending on the breeding of the hen. If you want really dark eggs, then you will need to hunt around breeders, and look at Welsummers, which will also lay dark brown eggs, the same applies with that breed. Araucanas will also lay any shade from bright turquoise through to an almost khaki green, so you'd nee to check the line with the breeder if you are looking for a specific shade. Most hens' eggs will vary slightly in shade through the laying season anyway, so do bear that in mind. I have a mixed flock of various bantams; the Araucanas are about the same height as the Wyandottes, but a different shape entirely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Thanks DM - exactly what I wanted to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 These are from my hybrid Marans (not a bantam). She's a Pullet so her eggs are smallish, but gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Ooooh thanks Chickabee Definitely want to stick with bantams though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Good luck with the move and the morehens disease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieDust Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Ooh yes good luck with the move. I still feel upset about Sick Pob as I should have got dark brown eggs from her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eve Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I had bantam marrans they were lovely and did lay very dark brown eggs. They do go broodie though xx well mine did every year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 That's exactly what I wanted to hear Eve (except the broody bit!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
