It's tough sometimes, but necessary to make best breeding choices, and everyone can't stay in the breeding group, at least. For looks, he's a winner, but it all depends on your flock plans moving forward.
Mary
Probably. Feathering on legs will show up in mixes if one parent has it. He's very handsome!
Mary
I had some Marans x EE mixes a few years ago, and a couple of them looked just like this guy!