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    What might this be?

    My year old Tom suddenly developed this swelling on his wattle. It doesn't seem to interfere with his appetite and he drinks. He puffs up and runs around the yard. It does interfere with his gobble. It sounds as though he's going through puberty when he gobbles. What could be wrong with...
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    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Wow. Golden Salmon would be cool too! Thanks!
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    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Here are pictures of the babies that hatched from our French Black Copper Maran eggs. Any ideas what they could be? We thought Wheatens at first, but as they grow, they get darker markings. Thanks! http://i.imgur.com/TbC3sFQ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/zSlvWV5.jpg http://i.imgur.com/CPDBVT4.jpg
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    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    They were our own eggs from our FBCM hen. Thanks! At least you hatch some. I've had batches in the past that were all duds.
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    Hello

    Thank you for all of the Welcomes! I'm looking forward to learning lots of information here!
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    Wheaton Maran x Black Copper Maran

    Ours were cross bred when we bought them as "Pure FBCM". We hatched Wheatens from the eggs that they laid. Honestly, we think it's pretty cool!
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    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    We hatched our very first set of French Black Copper Maran chickens this weekend. We had a 100% hatch rate! So exciting!! Of our 7 eggs, 2 yellow chicks hatched. The rest are black with black beaks. The yellow chicks have yellow beaks and brown markings on their backs. From what I have...
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    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    We hatched our very first set of French Black Copper Maran chickens this weekend. We had a 100% hatch rate! So exciting!! Of our 7 eggs, 2 yellow chicks hatched. The rest are black with black beaks. The yellow chicks have yellow beaks and brown markings on their backs. From what I have...
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    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    I am so sorry about your Maran.
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    Surprise! And questions...

    We hatched our very first set of French Black Copper Maran chickens this weekend. We had a 100% hatch rate! So exciting!! Of our 7 eggs, 2 yellow chicks hatched. The rest are black with black beaks. The yellow chicks have yellow beaks and brown markings on their backs. From what I have...
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    Hello

    Thank you for allowing me to join BYC! I have and breed FBCM chickens. Even so, I am still learning new things about them every day. I am looking forward to seeing everyone's pictures! I am also anxious to learn more about these beautiful birds! fharris
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