8-Month-Old Marans Still Not Laying

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Re: 8-Month-Old Marans Still Not Laying

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If they're not stressed, molting, or sick, I'd say just wait a little longer. Marans are worth it for those gorgeous dark eggs!
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Re: 8-Month-Old Marans Still Not Laying

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It's completely normal for Marans to be late bloomers! They often don't start laying until around 9–10 months, sometimes even later. They take their time, but the dark eggs will be worth the wait!
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FeatheredPhilosopher wrote: Fri Feb 07, 2025 2:23 am Hey everyone!

Ive always wanted to have Black Copper Marans, so when I found a local breeder last spring through a mutual friend, I jumped at the chance! I ended up getting three Black Copper Marans and three Blue Copper Marans, and theyve been such a great addition to my flock.

Theyre now about eight months old, fully integrated with my other hens but still sticking together as a little group of six. The issue isthey still havent laid a single egg! Meanwhile, my other chickens from a hatchery all started laying by 18 weeks, so Im starting to wonder if something is off.

Theyre active, healthy, and social, and my rooster hasnt shown much interest in them yet. Ive been feeding them the same diet as my other birds, and they have access to plenty of calcium and fresh water.

Is this normal for Marans, or is there something I should be doing differently? How much longer should I expect to wait? Would love to hear from anyone with experience raising these breeds!


If your rooster isn't showing interest, it could be a sign they're not fully mature yet. Once he starts courting them, you'll probably see eggs follow shortly after.
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Re: 8-Month-Old Marans Still Not Laying

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What are you feeding them? If they're still on grower feed, switching to layer feed might encourage them to start laying.
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Do you free-range? Sometimes young hens will lay in hidden spots instead of the nest boxes. Might be worth checking around just in case!
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Re: 8-Month-Old Marans Still Not Laying

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FeatheredPhilosopher wrote: Fri Feb 07, 2025 2:23 am Hey everyone!

Ive always wanted to have Black Copper Marans, so when I found a local breeder last spring through a mutual friend, I jumped at the chance! I ended up getting three Black Copper Marans and three Blue Copper Marans, and theyve been such a great addition to my flock.

Theyre now about eight months old, fully integrated with my other hens but still sticking together as a little group of six. The issue isthey still havent laid a single egg! Meanwhile, my other chickens from a hatchery all started laying by 18 weeks, so Im starting to wonder if something is off.

Theyre active, healthy, and social, and my rooster hasnt shown much interest in them yet. Ive been feeding them the same diet as my other birds, and they have access to plenty of calcium and fresh water.

Is this normal for Marans, or is there something I should be doing differently? How much longer should I expect to wait? Would love to hear from anyone with experience raising these breeds!


Some breeds need extra daylight to kick into laying mode. If you live in an area with shorter winter days, adding supplemental light could help.
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