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  1. BenTN

    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Totally agree with this. I set 40 Marans eggs last year and have 1-2 pullets and 1-2 cockerels I would breed forward. Even with a great hatch rate, you’ll have plenty of culls.
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    this is neat info. I have always thought the smooth colored was sought after in Marans.
  3. BenTN

    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    My 2020 pullets are beginning to all lay. Now to find the one laying those left two...😁 side sprigs or not she goes in the breeder pen this summer.
  4. BenTN

    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    BLC would be Blue Copper BC would be Black Copper
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    He is a good looking dude. My question for the others is this photo. Is this split wing? 80% of my birds have similar wing feathering and I am considering it split wing, kinda hoping it molts out.
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Thanks! I am hoping the split wing that I am seeing will molt out. The copper is looking very light almost golden/yellow. There are a couple cockerels in the younger hatch who have the richer copper color.
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    A few pics of the Easter hatch Marans. All 11 weeks old now. Split wing still seems to be an issue with this hatch, but I will wait to see what a full molt does down the road with the chosen ones. Pullet #21 Pullet #7 Cockerel #20 Cockerel #unknown Untagged cockerel with great coloring...
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    Black Copper Maran Eggs Darken during Incubation?

    Normal. If they begin to sweat or smell then you may have a bad egg.
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    Cross breeding f1 to f1

    You should be able to retain laying characteristics from proven layers. The f1/am should be test mated to ensure he is carrying those same characteristics. You will lose all sex-linking with this cross however.
  10. BenTN

    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    I did a little brooder cleaning and separated hatch 2(KY boy Buster over my two girls). Out 17 I got 8 hens and 9 roos and a few of them not showing split wing. 2 hens and 4 roos look to be feathering out well. A little early to tell on the side sprigs but I am still tickled. Couple pics...
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    not exact ratios. Mostly 22% protein crumbles or meat bird feed and cracked corn. Corn is all carbs. So maybe 75% crumbles and 25% cracked corn. This is something fairly new to me so take it for what it’s worth. There may be better/cheaper ways to get the results we are looking for.
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    I wouldn’t go past 16 weeks if you are going to grill. IMO after 16 wks they are roasters andafter 6 months they are soup. I just sent 11 to fat camp for 4-6 weeks. Kept on high protein and corn until plump.
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    none of the parents have split wing. Buster has half brother who does have split wing and hens have a half brother who also has split wing(my other cock bird). Assuming you are right on with all parents being recessive carries which gave me 100% split wing chicks on first hatch. Is it possible...
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Well, split wing and side sprigs continue to rule the flock. 8 of the 11 first hatch were boys and all 8 have split wing, 2 with what looks like a side sprig. They are 7 weeks. I haven’t gone over the 3 girls yet but expect similar results. The second hatch of 17 is only two weeks now so will...
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Some fantastic blue in this group. Loving the BLC more and more.
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Fluffy butts all over. These are the first pure BCM of this year, Kfelton’s cockerel over my two hens. Excited to see the results. Great fertility and hatch rate, 13 set, 1 clear and 1 failed to thrive at hatch. 11 healthy chicks. Should be able to set another 14-16 eggs this weekend. Hatch...
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Beautiful copper on those boys!
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    rooster B via Kfelton. Decent frame boy with longer back. Great tail angle. Good comb texture(no side sprigs:)). Lots of copper coloring, copper ear tufts, a little halo. Great bright eyes. Slight taper to the rear. Few white feathers on feet.
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    International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

    Rooster A. Half sibling to both pullets. Has split wing and large comb with poor texture. Good size boy With dark copper coloring, dark eyes. Great tail. Wide all the way back. Maybe a little short in the back.
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