Barred Rock or Cuckoo Maran?

[ShadesofSable]

So I got this chick as a SLW (which CLEARLY she isn't!
I thought she was a Barred Rock, but she has white/silver legs and beak, which most BR I've seen have yellow. She's hatchery quality, so I wouldn't be surprised either way. The ultimate test is waiting on when she lays that first egg, but I'd like to hear your opinions! BR or Marans?

 

[donrae]

I'd lean towards Marans, with the light skin and messier barring. Let us know when she pops out an egg!

 

[Michael OShay]

I'd lean towards Marans, with the light skin and messier barring. Let us know when she pops out an egg!

X2 on donrae's post.

 

[Akrnaf2]

Can you see, pleas, if the feathers is always ending with the black bar?
Beside the color of shanks, this is another sign for SCM.

Her feathers do in fact end with a black bar instead of white! Even wings and tail!

So you have a SCM!
You should get a very brown egg soon!

I hope they will be like this!( web pic!)

 

[Akrnaf2]

So you have a SCM! You should get a very brown egg soon! I hope they will be like this!( web pic!)

Beautiful eggs. ) In my personal opinion, the chocolate eggs of the Marans are the prettiest in the chicken world. Thanks for posting the pic.

Thanks! Do you know the Tinamou from Saouth America?

 

[ShadesofSable]

I'd lean towards Marans, with the light skin and messier barring. Let us know when she pops out an egg!

That's what I'm hoping for! I'll let you know.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

I'd lean towards Marans, with the light skin and messier barring. Let us know when she pops out an egg!

x3

 

[ShadesofSable]

Thanks for the confirmation guys! I was leaning that way myself, and we were thinking about getting a Marans so this could definitely be serendipity.

 

[Akrnaf2]

Can you see, pleas, if the feathers is always ending with the black bar?
Beside the color of shanks, this is another sign for SCM.

 

[Michael OShay]

Thanks for the confirmation guys! I was leaning that way myself, and we were thinking about getting a Marans so this could definitely be serendipity.

You're welcome.