My bird's come from Garfield farm stock, like Lyle Behl's original birds did. However, they aren't from him so may represent additional genetic diversity. I would hate to see this line be lost.
Hi Everyone -
I am moving and will not be able to keep chickens! What's worst is that I've been working on the Auburn Java (see this month's Backyard Poultry). I would hate to see this line be lost.
If you have ay space for breeding, PLEASE consider adding some of these wonderful birds...
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As you may have read in this months Backyard Poultry, the Auburn Java is being resurrected using hidden gene pools in Black Java populations. I had hoped to be a part of this process, but am moving and will have to give up my chickens!
I'd like to make sure...
You could always let her out an see. Keep an eye on her, and if she hops back in the nest box, back she goes!
I just put a cuckoo Marans in the broody pen today. Talk about the evil eye!
She's got a lovely 4x8 enclosure, her very own food and water, but is she happy? NO! There's not...
That looks like an Easter egger. Some hatcheries sell them as Araucana or Ameraucana. The Araucana are actually very different. Ameraucana do have a full beard like that, too. You'd have to get them from a private breeder - I don't think any hatcheries have them.
EEs are great birds, and...
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There's actually not a lot of copper on #1. I'd be tempted to keep him, so long as you use the few pullets you have without copper. That being said, if you can affoard to wait a few weeks more I would. The second one may develop a better depth of chest, etc., as he ages.
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Congrats on your youngins! I hope you continue to share them as they mature and start laying. Do they have coppering in their heads and necks?
That looks like a lot of copper color around their necks and chests. I'd be interested to see what they look like with their adult plumage.
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Time is important, but don't forget the utility of a well-placed bribe! The surest way to a chickens heart is through her stomach. Bring really good treats with you every time you show up, and they'll begin to look forward to your presence.
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I will have nice dark eggs, and that is what I want!
Kathy~
Nothing wrong with that at ALL my dear!!! I appreciate people who just raise them for the dark eggs.... IMO they contribute just as much knowledge and info on this breed as people who breed toward the standard..... to me...
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Wow, this forum is chugging right along at it's usual breakneck pace!
ON's question seems to have gotten lost here. Personally, I'd want to see pics of both of cockerels in question. Copper bleeding through is a problem in many lines of blues, and should be culled out, particularly...
Hi BigZio -
Nice to see some pics of your birds!
It's hard to be sure from the pic angle, but Hugo looks pretty good! He's got a nice tail, and his back angle looks correct. Hard to tell for the other bird. His breast looks pretty full for a cockerel, and I'm sure he'll fill out more as...
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I am sorry to hear that.
This young man is not using his manners and would find himself living in a bachelor pad by himself for sometime and then I would be inclined to give him my orneriest and oldest Barred Rock hen that would teach him a thing or two. Seriously though if he is...
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Ooo.... now I'm feeling like I need more chicks. I said I was done for a while, but my "babies" are all feathered out and living outside. Must...have...cute...chicks...
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The BC Marans, like many breeds, is a work in progress. It has suffered greatly because of recent popularity. This has lead to some people simply breeding any birds they get and selling the eggs.
However, the best way to improve the breed is to increase the number of serious and...
First generation Olive Egger hatching eggs. You will receive beautiful blue eggs laid by Easter Egger hens covered by a Black Copper Marans rooster. The chicks will hatch out with beards, muffs, pea combs and feathered legs. All pullets will grow to lay beautiful deep olive green colored eggs...