It doesn’t get better than this, a sex-linked, production, dark brown layer. What more could you ask for? The Noir Marans are a very good layer of rich dark brown eggs ranging from copper to chocolate in color. These hens are largely black with varying amounts of bronze. The roosters are cuckoo. This breed produces a combination of both clean and feather legged chicks. The Noir Marans allows you to incorporate darker eggs into your basket without breaking the bank.