{"product_id":"black-copper-marans-chicks","title":"Black Copper Marans - Chicks","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eAdd some future rich, chocolatey goodness to your flock!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eKnown affectionately as the \"chocolate eggers\" of the poultry world, Black Copper Marans lay some of the darkest, most stunning deep brown eggs you can find. If you're looking to add incredible contrast and depth to your daily egg collection, raising these chicks is the perfect way to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAbout the Breed\u003c\/b\u003e Black Copper Marans are magnificent, hardy birds. They sport beautiful, iridescent black plumage with striking copper hackles and lightly feathered legs. They are excellent foragers, dual-purpose birds, and generally have a calm, confident temperament that makes them a joy to have around the yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat You're Getting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDay-Old \u0026amp; Ready for Transit:\u003c\/b\u003e Hatched right here at Slightly Savage Homestead! Your chicks are packed and shipped the exact same day they come out of our incubators. Nature is amazing—chicks absorb their yolk sac just before hatching, which provides them with all the essential nutrients they need to safely survive their first few days of life without needing to eat or drink during transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDark Egg Genetics:\u003c\/b\u003e These chicks are bred from our carefully selected flock. While we reserve our absolute darkest eggs for the incubators, your chicks carry the genetics of our beautiful, deep brown, speckled egg layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStraight Run:\u003c\/b\u003e Our chicks are sold \"straight run\" (unsexed). This means they are hatched and sold exactly as nature intended, so there is an equal chance of receiving pullets (females) or cockerels (males).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/b\u003e The health and safety of our birds is our top priority. To ensure your babies spend as little time in transit as possible, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"157\"\u003ewe exclusively ship via Priority Express\u003c\/b\u003e to guarantee live arrival. We pack our day-old chicks securely, including heating pads in cold weather to keep them warm for their journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLive Arrival Policy:\u003c\/b\u003e We stand behind our shipments. In the rare and unfortunate event of transit loss, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"\u003eall claims for deceased chicks must be made within 12 hours of delivery.\u003c\/b\u003e Please contact us immediately with clear photos so we can address the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHome Care:\u003c\/b\u003e Please have your brooder set up, warmed to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003e95°F\u003c\/b\u003e, and ready with chick starter and fresh water \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"105\"\u003ebefore\u003c\/i\u003e your babies arrive at the post office. Once the chicks are safely in your care, we cannot guarantee their continued health, but we are always happy to answer questions to help you get off on the right foot!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrder Minimums \u0026amp; Shipping Rules:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eIn compliance with New York State agricultural regulations, all chick orders must contain a minimum of 6 birds. This is strictly for the health and safety of the animals. You may mix and match different breeds to meet this minimum. No exceptions will be made to this policy, including for local pickup. *\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Please note that while turkey poults can be shipped together with chicks, all quail chicks must be shipped in a separate order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Slightly Savage Homestead","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52084689404205,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/6847\/8765\/files\/Photo_1778598562417_44271df5-3f43-4846-b038-6931a0454d92.png?v=1779575820","url":"https:\/\/www.slightlysavagehomestead.com\/products\/black-copper-marans-chicks","provider":"Slightly Savage Homestead","version":"1.0","type":"link"}