Heavy Bloom Marans
We are excited to offer our Heavy Bloom BCM line for 2026. This is a line created of rich chocolate eggs covered by an incredible bloom. Our rooster is a bloom carrier, so you’ll be getting eggs from that pen. Please note that all the eggs will not have the bloom on them, it is carried over in the breeding. This includes 6 eggs. We are limiting it to ONE of these per person. If you place an order for more than one, your order will be refunded and cancelled. We have limited layers and would like everyone to get a chance to get their hands on these.
What Are "Heavy Blooms"?
At Farmstead Provisions, we lovingly refer to our purebred Black Copper Marans that lay richly pigmented, bloom-covered eggs as “Heavy Bloom Marans.” These eggs sometimes have such intense bloom that their color shifts dramatically—appearing lavender, periwinkle, mauve, or even deep grape. For those who chase the dream of a rainbow basket, these eggs are nothing short of magic.
Our line is closed and carefully bred right here on our homestead, using a traditional clan mating approach to maintain integrity across generations. As of Summer 2023, every hen in our program is under a rooster hatched from a deeply pigmented, bloom-heavy purple egg. While we aim to align with the breed standard (SOP) for type and feathering, it's worth noting that heavy bloom is not a required trait in Marans—just a beautiful bonus we love to select for.
Not Every Hen Will Lay a Bloom
While this line is known for strong pigmentation and a tendency toward stunning bloom, not all hens will lay dark or bloom-covered eggs. Egg color naturally fades over the season, and you'll see a wide range of shades from birds raised together. We can’t guarantee a “9” on the Marans egg color chart, but we do consistently hatch from our darkest and bloomiest layers to encourage those traits in the next generation.
Understanding Egg Color & Genetics
All brown eggs start as white shells and are coated with a pigment called protoporphyrin. Marans are known for being excellent pigment depositors. But here's the trick—hens can only produce so much pigment at a time. Their darkest eggs usually come after a laying break and gradually lighten with continued production.
You’ll see everything from deep chocolate to reddish-brown, and sometimes even unique speckling when pigment application doesn’t go perfectly. Some will throw a chalky bloom that transforms the base color dramatically, turning brown into purple, pink, or smoky gray.
This “bloom,” or cuticle, is the final layer applied to an egg in the hen’s oviduct. It’s a natural antibacterial shield. On heavily bloomed eggs, this protective layer is visible—and often the reason behind the pastel or dusty appearance that collectors love. While bloom is partly genetic (about 38% according to research), it’s also influenced by feed, environment, and season.
A single hen may lay a full bloom one day and speckles the next, but some tend to stay consistent once they hit their stride for the season.
We are excited to offer our Heavy Bloom BCM line for 2026. This is a line created of rich chocolate eggs covered by an incredible bloom. Our rooster is a bloom carrier, so you’ll be getting eggs from that pen. Please note that all the eggs will not have the bloom on them, it is carried over in the breeding. This includes 6 eggs. We are limiting it to ONE of these per person. If you place an order for more than one, your order will be refunded and cancelled. We have limited layers and would like everyone to get a chance to get their hands on these.
What Are "Heavy Blooms"?
At Farmstead Provisions, we lovingly refer to our purebred Black Copper Marans that lay richly pigmented, bloom-covered eggs as “Heavy Bloom Marans.” These eggs sometimes have such intense bloom that their color shifts dramatically—appearing lavender, periwinkle, mauve, or even deep grape. For those who chase the dream of a rainbow basket, these eggs are nothing short of magic.
Our line is closed and carefully bred right here on our homestead, using a traditional clan mating approach to maintain integrity across generations. As of Summer 2023, every hen in our program is under a rooster hatched from a deeply pigmented, bloom-heavy purple egg. While we aim to align with the breed standard (SOP) for type and feathering, it's worth noting that heavy bloom is not a required trait in Marans—just a beautiful bonus we love to select for.
Not Every Hen Will Lay a Bloom
While this line is known for strong pigmentation and a tendency toward stunning bloom, not all hens will lay dark or bloom-covered eggs. Egg color naturally fades over the season, and you'll see a wide range of shades from birds raised together. We can’t guarantee a “9” on the Marans egg color chart, but we do consistently hatch from our darkest and bloomiest layers to encourage those traits in the next generation.
Understanding Egg Color & Genetics
All brown eggs start as white shells and are coated with a pigment called protoporphyrin. Marans are known for being excellent pigment depositors. But here's the trick—hens can only produce so much pigment at a time. Their darkest eggs usually come after a laying break and gradually lighten with continued production.
You’ll see everything from deep chocolate to reddish-brown, and sometimes even unique speckling when pigment application doesn’t go perfectly. Some will throw a chalky bloom that transforms the base color dramatically, turning brown into purple, pink, or smoky gray.
This “bloom,” or cuticle, is the final layer applied to an egg in the hen’s oviduct. It’s a natural antibacterial shield. On heavily bloomed eggs, this protective layer is visible—and often the reason behind the pastel or dusty appearance that collectors love. While bloom is partly genetic (about 38% according to research), it’s also influenced by feed, environment, and season.
A single hen may lay a full bloom one day and speckles the next, but some tend to stay consistent once they hit their stride for the season.
We are excited to offer our Heavy Bloom BCM line for 2026. This is a line created of rich chocolate eggs covered by an incredible bloom. Our rooster is a bloom carrier, so you’ll be getting eggs from that pen. Please note that all the eggs will not have the bloom on them, it is carried over in the breeding. This includes 6 eggs. We are limiting it to ONE of these per person. If you place an order for more than one, your order will be refunded and cancelled. We have limited layers and would like everyone to get a chance to get their hands on these.
What Are "Heavy Blooms"?
At Farmstead Provisions, we lovingly refer to our purebred Black Copper Marans that lay richly pigmented, bloom-covered eggs as “Heavy Bloom Marans.” These eggs sometimes have such intense bloom that their color shifts dramatically—appearing lavender, periwinkle, mauve, or even deep grape. For those who chase the dream of a rainbow basket, these eggs are nothing short of magic.
Our line is closed and carefully bred right here on our homestead, using a traditional clan mating approach to maintain integrity across generations. As of Summer 2023, every hen in our program is under a rooster hatched from a deeply pigmented, bloom-heavy purple egg. While we aim to align with the breed standard (SOP) for type and feathering, it's worth noting that heavy bloom is not a required trait in Marans—just a beautiful bonus we love to select for.
Not Every Hen Will Lay a Bloom
While this line is known for strong pigmentation and a tendency toward stunning bloom, not all hens will lay dark or bloom-covered eggs. Egg color naturally fades over the season, and you'll see a wide range of shades from birds raised together. We can’t guarantee a “9” on the Marans egg color chart, but we do consistently hatch from our darkest and bloomiest layers to encourage those traits in the next generation.
Understanding Egg Color & Genetics
All brown eggs start as white shells and are coated with a pigment called protoporphyrin. Marans are known for being excellent pigment depositors. But here's the trick—hens can only produce so much pigment at a time. Their darkest eggs usually come after a laying break and gradually lighten with continued production.
You’ll see everything from deep chocolate to reddish-brown, and sometimes even unique speckling when pigment application doesn’t go perfectly. Some will throw a chalky bloom that transforms the base color dramatically, turning brown into purple, pink, or smoky gray.
This “bloom,” or cuticle, is the final layer applied to an egg in the hen’s oviduct. It’s a natural antibacterial shield. On heavily bloomed eggs, this protective layer is visible—and often the reason behind the pastel or dusty appearance that collectors love. While bloom is partly genetic (about 38% according to research), it’s also influenced by feed, environment, and season.
A single hen may lay a full bloom one day and speckles the next, but some tend to stay consistent once they hit their stride for the season.