Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!
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Strange Hatter Farms
Songster
culling for the yellow feet was a great call, but it looks like you are going to have to let these guys grow out a little longer before making further culls. Their feather patterns need a little more time to mature and they need some time to fill out so we can see their shapes. Marans take a little longer to mature than many other breeds, but be patient. They are a very beautiful breed. I would watch the copper on those cockerels. Lack of leg feathering can be worked with if she has redeeming qualities that could save her as a breeder. Tail angles, body shape, wing bow coloring, hackle coloring, all things that will come into play later. Keep posting their progress!
Strange Hatter Farms
Songster
Thank you! This is very helpful and ill keep you posted!
Dreammaker
Songster
Apologies if this has been asked a million times, but are Cuckoo Marans able to be feather-sexed at < 1 week? This was bought by MPC as a Cuckoo Marans pullet (vent sexed), but at 4.5 days old, I am questioning sex and breed, for that matter (looks more Blue). I've included a picture of my EE chick for comparison, who is feathering out much faster. The EE already has visible tail feathers and longer wing feathers.
I'm really hoping this Marans is female. No roosters for us, unfortunately! Of course, "she" is the friendliest.
I'm really hoping this Marans is female. No roosters for us, unfortunately! Of course, "she" is the friendliest.
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