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  1. GeoKan

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Thanks for the heads up. I have a couple of those chalky eggs I was going to put in the incubator. They were laid in the run. *sigh* I have no idea what makes them chalky like that. Is it a chemical reaction or something? I don't find these chalky eggs in my nest boxes, just on the coop floor...
  2. GeoKan

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Hi Chickengirl. Short answer, Yes — provided there's no lineage of blue or splash in the gene pool. Breeding for SOP (Standard of Perfection) is a bit more challenging, however.
  3. GeoKan

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    I'm with you ashandvine. I am very attracted to the "gravy boat" underline. I have 7 BCM hens — 3 are pullets that are just now beginning to lay at 24 weeks. Of those 7, 3 fit this description (which is a perfect visual for me). I love the way they look and the girth they carry. The tail section...
  4. GeoKan

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    My grandparents use to have a couple of chicken catchers they used when they had to catch their chickens. These were long pieces of heavy-guage wire that had a hook fancied on the end of it and a handle on the other. It looked exactly like this. I would presume, looking back, this was not the...
  5. GeoKan

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Quote: No problem AmiableHen. I'm glad I could offer some help. I'll try to update my how to this weekend for ya. :-)
  6. GeoKan

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Quote: Thanks Wynette! I really enjoyed making them and tinkering to perfection. "Gently steaming" — duly noted for future reference.
  7. GeoKan

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Quote: Hi AmiableHen. I subscribe to this thread and have been following along for quite some time. I've learned a great deal and I hope to have some skin in the game soon. If you would indulge me, I've been dying to post something useful. I've made a couple of incubators and I'm on my...
  8. GeoKan

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Quote: Thank you Youngbiddy! I'm glad I asked. Yes, I want to breed to the SOP. If you're going to do something right, might as well do it right the first time. Probably explains why the eggs were inexpensive. Now I just need to find a good source. I'm not looking forward to shipped eggs...
  9. GeoKan

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Greetings all you BCM lovers! I've just read this entire 190+ page thread, albeit took me a couple of days. This is so informative and rather fascinating. I am really excited to begin my journey as a "BCMist" and acquiring a good starter flock. I have a couple of question if you wouldn't mind...
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