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  1. WashingtonWino

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Blue? Or splash? I've never had either so I haven't a clue.
  2. WashingtonWino

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Thank you for the input, one chick two and cocoamarley! Will keep an eye on the lititle guy. No hackles or saddle feathers yet but I'm sure it won't be long.
  3. WashingtonWino

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Here's an update on the questionable chick, Richard Sherman. The original verdict was cockerel from experts here. I've been told that Marans from Cackle mature early and look scary/roostery at an early age, but I've got my doubts still. No crowing yet, and I've included a picture of the...
  4. WashingtonWino

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    I guess we'll find out! If I hear crowing, I'll post back. When do hackle feathers grow in usually?
  5. WashingtonWino

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    With the level of experience and knowledge that I've seen here, I doubt it, but I guess there's always the chance, Sherman's new home won't be ready to take him until mid-April so I've got some time to spend with the little guy, and the gender will be absolutely unmistakable by then. Will keep...
  6. WashingtonWino

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Thanks everyone! My little rooster has a great home lined up for when he gets a bit bigger. I'll keep him until he starts to crow (or by some miracle, decides to be a pullet, very unlikely). The thing that is throwing me off is that a few days after posting that picture, several of the other...
  7. WashingtonWino

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Crud, my colorful egg basket is getting more bleak by the minute! Thanks you two for the help with the little guy!
  8. WashingtonWino

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Speaking of feathered legs, as promised here's more pictures of my questionable chick at just under 4 weeks. Case for PULLET: sold as sexed pullet (i know, i know) developed tail feathers at same rate as other chicks comb not red Not mounting or trying to crow at this point Case for COCKEREL...
  9. WashingtonWino

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Ah, seeing your two side by side, mine certainly does not inspire a lot of confidence in the pullet department, does it? Drat. Thanks for the help everyone! Time to start looking for a new home!
  10. WashingtonWino

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    Carcar80,since you've got an eye for this sort of thing and chicks the same age as mine, give this a look please. Here's Sherman next to a Gold Comet, 12 days old. The comb doesn't look alarming to my untrained eye (it wouldn't at this point anyway, right?), but the upright posture, thick legs...
  11. WashingtonWino

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    OK Don! See you back here in a week! If she was a rooster it wouldn't be the end of the world, there are a lot of people in my area raising chickens who would love to have him. I was so hoping for my colorful egg basket though... I'm kind of fond of the little thing, so much personality...
  12. WashingtonWino

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    "Rooster" is the vibe I'm getting too, but I guess time will tell. They are almost 2 w weeks old, at what age should I post a picture for all you experts to weigh in? 4-5 weeks should be pretty clear, right? If she starts crowing at 5 weeks like yours, Chalk then I guess that's pretty...
  13. WashingtonWino

    Black Copper Marans discussion thread

    I've got a BCM chick in with a mixed bag of other chicks and I have to ask: are the chicks simply HUGE or is it just mine (hopefully not a rooster)? The only chick that is keeping up with her in weight is the Australorp who is a greedy piglet. She's the first in line when there are treats...
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