Well, they are very pretty birds. I hope they lay nice dark eggs for you. Having chickens is a constant learning game. so what happens if you breed black/copper with birchen Marans? or do most keep the colors bred with the same colors to keep those colors? :) I only have handful of...
So I found someone with some FBCM and bought some chicks. out of 11 chicks only 3 pullets. They are now about 9 weeks old. so here are a few pictures of them at 4 wks and 8-9 weeks. It is funny how they have those white down/feathers at hatch and pretty much all gone by 8 weeks old.
All very nice pictures. love the black/copper Rooster. I had one almost identical to him years ago and was the best rooster I have ever had. He was not people aggressive, but super with the hens and protectiveness of them. And to me, he was just so beautiful. :D I want some chocolate eggs to go...