Thanks for the reply.
Sorry, I don't have any pics available right now.
There are bantam marans; the cuckoo is the most prevalent.
They're not too widespread but there are two types, clean-legged and feather legged.
Do a search for bantam marans in the forum and you'l find a few mentionings.
I have five bantam marans chicks ~ 3 months old; One was obviously a rooster very early on-light color and a huge comb and wattles. The other four remained similar looking except two are darker than the other two.
Within the last 2 weeks two of them, one dark one and one light one, have shown...
I have a Barred Rock hen that has suprised me with a few smart things.
She never liked the chicken nipple waterer; she prefers to dip her water. So while I had a concrete block under it to help a smaller bird reach it she figured out that she could push her upper side aganst it and make a...
I would rule out bamboo. I planted it and it went so far into my neighbors zoysa grass yard that i've had to go over to cut it. Just cut all of mine and poisened it.
I have an adopted Langshan 1.5 year old hen. I've had her for two weeks. She's in with two others and they're getting along well after about about four days of hazing by a resident hen. She's eating well, active and roosts with my others. There's no place for her to lay a egg out of my...
I would like to get stud service for my Barred Rock hen with a Hamps (prefered) or a RIR to take the first step towards a Hamps/Bar (or RIR/Bar).
I live in Clinton, TN
Is there anyone close that can help make this happen? I will share offspring if you're interested.
Does anyone out therer have experience with Bieleflders or know of a breeder in the U.S.?
My chicken encyclopedia makes this out to be a great breed in every aspect.