Blue Copper and Splash Copper Marans Discussion

[MTchicks16]

I need advice as to which blue copper cockerel to keep. Any advice is appreciated! The one without many tail feathers is a lot more muscular with a broader chest but I’m unsure about his coloring, excessive leg/feet feathering and lack of tail feathers at 5 months old. Both have successfully mated and fertilized eggs.

 

[The Moonshiner]

IMO I wouldnt use either. If I had to pick one it would be the second but he has a poor pattern as well.

 

[MTchicks16]

IMO I wouldnt use either. If I had to pick one it would be the second but he has a poor pattern as well.

I appreciate your opinion! Looks like both these boys are going to be stew

 

[Arielle2]

Hi Snowbird !! Im glad to see you still here teaching maran breeding. Ive been out of circulation for too many years, but cant begin to tell you how happy I am that you continue to share your knowledge.

 

[Chicken George 2]

What will I get if I breed 2 copper black marrans.

More copper black marrans ??

 

[The Moonshiner]

Ah yes

 

[Chicken George 2]

Ah yes

But then I'm told a blue cm and a blue cm will make allsorts...??

 

[The Moonshiner]

Blue copper Xs blue copper will produce black copper, blue copper and splash copper.

 

[Chicken George 2]

What do you guys think of these copper blue marrans.. Good strain or not?
I'm thinking about buying some fertile eggs from these...

 

[Chicken George 2]

Anyone?? See above please...