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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Merry Christmas!
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Great gals!
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Love those breeders. You have really nice birds!
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    I have a question. I have the one cockerel I will be breeding all of my hens to this spring. How do I go about him servicing my 5 breeders and still keep track of who laid which egg?
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Great! No matter what it wasnt a deal breaker for me. He has so many good qualities that are hard to put together. He also just keeps getting better over time.
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    I am so happy for you. Is he from one of your darker egg laying families? Now I just need to figure how to breed him.
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    This is great! I have several pullets that are looking great also, will post pics when I can. Thanks so much for the oppurtunity!
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    I am glad you like him @kfelton0002. He has been my favorite since the beginning. Love his body type, he is massive bodied too. He carries himself with great pride also. @Chooks man what about the white underfluff in his hackles? Is that a DQ trait? Very proud to own him!
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Not sure why this one didn’t upload.
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Thoughts on this guy. Born April 7 of this year. He’s got some white underfluff in his hackles. @kfelton0002 I think he’s great.
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Hello all, haven't peeked in in a while. First thing I see is a post from @Chooks man and I was stoked. Glad you are back, love the analysis and knowledge you bring to the thread. @RedBanks glad to see you too! @kfelton0002 my batch is growing out and have exceeded my expectations. I will...
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    I would not suggest charging him or kicking at them. This is a normal aggressive move by cockerels. This is the reason I put them in a very uncomfortable position when I carry them around. I carry them by their legs upsidedown for a bit or hold them by their wings folded back and this is...
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    I catch the ornery ones and carry them aound with me for a bit and make them very uncomfortable in my arms. I think it scares the hell out of them and puts them in a very unnatural and threatening position. May have to do this several times and continue for a while it works on mine.
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    He's beautiful and a tank! How's he bred?
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Guess he’s ok for a backyard flock. His color is off as stated but his body type is off also. Could use more dimension and mass.
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