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Julio is just a little smaller and looks like Antonio. He is not slight of build like the hens.

Not all of Antonio sired hens have those problems so I can't negate the mother hen's contribution or that the combination Antonio/hen just was not good. Some of Antonio's hens were very nice. Monique commented on one and said she was very nice. I needed an opinion on roosters and you were...

Yes... I will take pics of them tomorrow

A man here in Florida. I will let you know more when I know more. I am anxious to see them.

Okay I will take some tomorrow. I don't like the hens with no mass (smaller). The hens with no size to them are also laying lighter eggs with thin shells. I am thankful that I can talk to you again!

I understand that, I am worried about culling my flock and not finding anything better.

This is a picture of the eggs.

Much easier speaking Australian than trying to converse on the French Marans Website. LOL

I don't really know what lines or anything about them. A friend told me about them. I called the man and he said I could come anytime. I want to get some chicks to eventually take back to Julio (Antionio's son). If they are very nice I may do what you did and start all over. I will take...

Ta mate, she'll be right. No worries. Translation - Thanks friend, everything will be all right. Nothing to worry about. The eggs look fantastic, I am excited to see the BCM. Thanks Marchick

I am going to look at some new chooks (I never get to use that word... fun to be Aussie for a day) tomorrow.

Yes.... there are some smaller hens. I guess the questions I have can only be answered by me. I am struggling with parting with some of my hens because I can never get these lines again and what if I lose the few I decide to keep. Will inbreeding cause the line to deteriorate? In size, vigor...

Do you like the Birchens?

I am sorry you have lost your BC hens. Do you still have the Americaunas?

While I was sitting here typing on the thread the fox came again. My dog has learned the difference between panicked chicken sounds and the egg songs. He was running around the house, he wanted out. He chased another fox away. Good to hear from you Chooks man. I am so glad you are still...