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  1. AspiringUrbaniteFarmer

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    OMG- that rooster is SO COOL LOOKING with his GIANT COMB! WOW! Disclaimer about the photo I posted of my girls ( a few back ) : I am NOT raising show chickens & I got them for a reasonable price on craigslist... as they're really the first chickens I've ever had, and I have no idea about...
  2. AspiringUrbaniteFarmer

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Just thought I'd post a few pics of my trio, today they will brave the wrath of the storm! EDITED TO ADD AN EGG SHOT! One of her early eggs, which I read you can't use as an indicator or judge for future color... for that you must wait about 12-20 eggs. (SOURCE FOR THAT...
  3. AspiringUrbaniteFarmer

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    I'm no breed snob, but I have to say I was relieved to read that mine fit the standard for the sparse feathering. I was worried it wasn't enough. But you know... I totally LOVE the bellbottom look. & You know what else... it's okay to have an imperfect bird, just don't ever breed it, unless you...
  4. AspiringUrbaniteFarmer

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    I got I at homedepot or lowes; it's an organic insecticide that also has some fungicidal properties. It keeps away, err cuts down on the flies and smells nice... Almost a citrusy smell. All natural, too. I'd like to know where to find these bacteria, too. Very intrigued!
  5. AspiringUrbaniteFarmer

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    You know you can "worm" with diatomaceous earth & that way you don't have to wait to eat the eggs. Google it & research it yourself. I am going to go add some to the feed after reading... "Internal feeding of food grade diatomaceous earth helps eliminate most internal worms, including...
  6. AspiringUrbaniteFarmer

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Hey flgardengirl, Where did you get Marans that lay eggs THAT dark?! Gorgeous!
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