Our authentic French Marans will make you happy! 🐔🥚✨
Plus: Barbezieux, Bresse chickens, bantam Marans, Araucana, Indian Runner ducks & Sandjak Balkan chicken – unique, award-winning & bred with genuine passion
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Welcome to Marans-Spezialzucht Detlef Unkert – your number 1 for rare French chicken breeds, original Marans, hatching eggs and exclusive breeding lines – where French chicken breeds meet Brandenburg joie de vivre!
Do you want chickens that not only lay eggs but also make history? Then you've come to the right place: We offer Marans, Barbezieux, Bresse chickens, bantam Marans, Araucana, black runner ducks and even the legendary Balkan chicken "Sandschak Longcrower" – all with genuine French genetics, multiple award winners and bred with lots of heart.
AS SEEN ON TV! 📺
Our “French” are real television stars:
RBB TV He's been to our stable several times, most recently on October 31, 2025! And
ARTE TV "Xenius" even filmed a whole day of chicken cinema – broadcast across Europe and repeated several times. (And yes, the chickens handled their stage fright remarkably well!)
Why Marans specialist breeding in Unkert?
Genuine Marans – not a coincidence, but passion and experience
The Marans problem in Germany is:.
Did you know that over 95% of so-called "Marans" chickens in Germany come from German crossbreeding lines? While some may look quite beautiful, they often fall short in key breed characteristics, such as the typical extra dark reddish-brown eggshell color, eggs that are too small, a slender body, and a lack of mass.
The Marans solution for you is:
With me you are guaranteed to get genuine Marans from demonstrably pure French breeding lines directly from the French selection center (herd book breeding) Normandy – with extra dark red, large eggs, the likes of which you will hardly find elsewhere.
February 21, 2026
From today onwards, you can again order the highly sought-after genuine French Marans hatching eggs for 2026 via our contact form: https://www.marans-unkert.de/msk Pre-order!
Inquiries or orders
Do you have questions about our original French breeds or our patented special chicken feed Marans-Golddott I, Marans-Goldkorn II? Do you need support with breeding or would you like to place an order for hatching eggs or young and breeding stock?Write to us and you will immediately receive your personal offer.
Here you'll find the latest news, pictures, or videos every week:
Missed the show with our genuine French Marans? Watch it on RBB TV's "Chicken Bliss in Wiesenaue" – guaranteed to make you laugh!
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Breeder Highlights
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We were successful in 2010
recognition of Marans, color variety, black-silver
achieved at the Federal Show in Leipzig in the BDRG.
- 🏆 1st German Hatching Egg Champion in La Guiche/France, 2011 (with only 10 eggs out of 1000!)
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International award Europaschau Leipzig, 2012 (Barbezieux pullet, under 100,000 animals)
- 🐔 Best bantam Marans hen in Germany in Fulda, 2009 – won multiple awards, and that was widely publicized!
- 📰 Front page of the farmers' newspaper, 2017 for our Bresse chickens from Burgundy (the chickens were absolutely thrilled!)
- 🦕 2023: Balkan chicken “Sandschak long-crower” Brought directly to the Havelland region – dinosaurs among chickens, imposing and weatherproof.
- 🦆 Black Indian Runner ducks from European Champion Ines Sch., 2019 – fast, elegant and always a little bit “en vogue”.
- 📺 Multiple TV reports (RBB, ARTE) – Our chickens as TV stars!
THIS IS ME – DETLEF, YOUR CHICKEN HERO
Hey, I'm Detlef from Wiesenaue (Brandenburg) – a breeder, chicken enthusiast, and known for personally driving eggs home from Normandy. For 50 years, I've poured my heart, humor, and a whole lot of care into my animals.
My motto:
"Chickens make you happy – and that includes your chicken coop!"
OUR OFFERS – SHORT & TO THE POINT
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Marans, hatching eggs, breeding animals & young animals – Genuine chocolate egg guarantee!
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Barbezieux, Bresse chickens, bantam Marans, Araucana, Balkan chicken, black runner ducks – rare, robust & unique.
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Consultation & Site Visit – We have answers to all your chicken-related questions (and usually a coffee too).
FAQ – QUICKLY CROWED!
What makes your Marans so special?
Original French genetics, truly dark reddish-brown eggs, happy, strong hens, happy owners!
Can I visit you?
Of course! Come by and let my chickens spread their good cheer. Please register in advance by email.
How do I order hatching eggs or animals?
Pre-ordering is easy: Call or write – here's your order link:
https://www.marans-unkert.de/msk– I will personally assist you and you will receive an offer by email as soon as possible.
YOUR DIRECT LINE
Any questions? Do you want to experience a real chocolate egg?
Then pick up the phone or write to me – I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
Detlef Unkert – Chicken enthusiast, breeder & egg ambassador
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"Our truly French Marans will make you happy!"
— and the others too, of course. 😄