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  1. Sparklee

    Marans Genetics in BCM Hens

    Quote: Yes, definitely. There is no doubt. For me it's 100% if both parents have white on feathers when they are 2-3 or so months old. But there are a lot of variables, I would expect, so hopefully that isn't breed wide and is just what my birds do. Quote: I look forward to it...
  2. Sparklee

    Marans Genetics in BCM Hens

    Quote: You have?! For breeding out white feathers you should have all future Black Copper Marans breeders' and owners' undying gratitude. That's a big deal. A veritable miracle. I hope you get the deserved accolades for that feat. The Big Question: Will those white feathers be kept...
  3. Sparklee

    Marans Genetics in BCM Hens

    Quote: That comment seems a little disingenuous and unnecessary. You and I both know I'm not an expert, and I would never claim to be. Quote: No, I don't expect to in the near future ... not even in photos on the web. There are so many variables when it comes to Black Copper Marans that I...
  4. Sparklee

    Marans Genetics in BCM Hens

    Quote: I don't want to throw the genetics in the toilet. You breed how you want and I'll breed how I want. Fair enough? I promise I won't sell any of my chicks or eggs to you so yours won't be infected with my genetics. So you have no worries. Okey dokey? For me, it's much more effective...
  5. Sparklee

    Marans Genetics in BCM Hens

    Quote: No, it's likely not accurate. Changing the melanizers in the chicken genetics calculator isn't going to get it to suddenly change the E locus. If a bird is ER/ER (Birchen) and is mated to same, the progeny will also be ER/ER. However, there has been some conjecture that there is a...
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