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  1. Chef

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Im not sure if it's the picture or what but that rooster looks like it has brown feathers in the vent area? Makes me think wheaton influence. Black coppers should not be showing any brown in that area. I also agree that his back is rather short and comb could use some work. Very nice size on...
  2. Chef

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    I agree theose are all pics of cockerels. They look really nice though for their age! Chef
  3. Chef

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Very nice looking eggs Keith! How's all your birds doing? Most of my girls are on break at the moment Good to see you around. Happy Holidays! Chef
  4. Chef

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Quote: I also was reading on the MCF that the white fluff on the base of the tail in the wheatons is normal but the white feathers are a defect. Of course this was being read through a translator so hopefully the translation was correct. Thanks for the quotes Pink. I always love hearing what...
  5. Chef

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Quote: Heather ~ Personally, I'd find a better rooster. The roo you have pictured does have a "squirrel tail", set above the 45* angle; also he has a not too nice comb: too many points, and not evenly serated. He is also too dark, as in too many melanizers. His saddle feathers (back) should be...
  6. Chef

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Beautiful eggs Pink! I saw those eggs and it reminded me that my newest splash girl started laying for me and color is much better than moms. First pic is of gen1 splash egg and second pic is from her daughter. First 2 pics are in the sun. I have gotten a couple more eggs and they look just as...
  7. Chef

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Quote: Very nice type on your black bird. Is that white coming through on the tail or is that just the pic? Pullets should start to lay at around 5-6 months sometimes longer. I think they lay sooner when they are with a roo JMO. edited for spelling Chef
  8. Chef

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Quote: Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! Congratulations! Very pretty egg! I'm not an expert by any means but will share with you what I see. Yes yellow legs is something that would be culled for IMO regardless of all other attributes the bird has. IMO this would be a sign of an outcross in the...
  9. Chef

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Quote: ON... I think he is a good looking bird. I just don't like his eyes. I think other than that he's a looker. Very nice egg pic as well. They look yummy Chef
  10. Chef

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Pink... WOW he is stunning! Does he have feathered shanks? Can't really see in the photo. That pullet is a beauty as well! I managed to hatch this little guy from my Blue copper x splash. A little blue birchen cockerel. I think he might be carrying the gold though as he has a little gold in the...
  11. Chef

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    LMAO! I've been there and I know the feeling. He isn't crowing because he is on the bottom rank within the flock. I can say 100% sure that is a boy. Sorry. Chef
  12. Chef

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    You must really be hoping for a pullet
  13. Chef

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    It's a cockerel! Chef
  14. Chef

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    For sure cockerel's in all three pics. Chef
  15. Chef

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Quote: Unfortunately, the pullets from that cross will not be a copper marans. Although you could expect an egg anywhere from 5-9 months. Hope this helps. Chef
  16. Chef

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Quote: Hey, I've got an over-coppered cockerel I'm still keeping because my girls, too, seriously need a boost in the coppering department. http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1160/5159763575_e3dcf0662a_z.jpg He also has really nice feathering on his shanks (something I need more of in my flock)...
  17. Chef

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Quote: So far he looks pretty good. His chest has too much coppering on it, and his comb could actually curve to the form of his head a little better, but otherwise, he looks okay. He'll need to fill out a LOT more, but I'm hoping and I'm sure you're hoping that will happen as he matures. He...
  18. Chef

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Hello eveyone... wanted to get some opinions on a cockerel I've had my eye on. He is 10 months and seems to be filling out pretty nice. I know pics aren't the best but you know the drill Edited to add pic Thanks Chef
  19. Chef

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Quote: Well lets see the rest then I'll give you my top pick. As of right now it is #3 with #4 behind that. Chef
  20. Chef

    Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

    Quote: Thats a tough one because a lot of people buy maybe a dozen or 2 of some really good looking eggs and all they hatch are a bunch of faulty birds. It is not easy to find or hatch "standard quality" so I would say to hatch as many as you could to better your choices, but you have to start...
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