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Thanks for the input! I'll post an updated photo next week when I can get another one. He's developing more shiny feathers, but still no hint of copper coming in. This is helpful to know that I should call him a blue marans instead of a blue copper that happens to not really have any copper!

This thread is old, but I thought I'd send in an updated photo to see what people think at this point, now that this chicken has grown up a bunch more! Still a marans? Any idea what kind? I do think he's a boy (as discussed previously) but he is still super docile, gentle, not crowing, and makes...

@junebuggena I think so too but I'm trying not to admit it to myself! whether he's a blue copper marans or something else, he's the only one I have and it would have been cool to get some eggs :)

Do folks think there is any chance it's a cochin? If not, I think I'm going with the marans unless something new becomes apparent! :) This is one of my sweetest, most docile birds at this point. In the brooder, I could never handle it because it wouldn't jump up on my hands and I tried not to...

@BantamLover21, Good question. I ordered from Meyer (first time trying hatchery chicks via the mail) and I ordered late, so ended up going with a couple of specific breeds I wanted and some mysteries. I ordered eight of their Mixed Rare Breeds (which were packed as 4 male, 4 female, but I don't...

There is so much knowledge and experience on here, it's amazing! I'm learning so much by reading through everyone's replies. I'm wondering if my breed guess is right on this chick or if I'm missing something. Anyone know? A few photos from Week 1 to Week 6: