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  1. M

    Black maran or black copper maran

    Hello, could someone please clarify if this pullet is a black maran or a black copper maran? The poultry farm I purchased it from claimed it was a black maran, but their hatchery that supplies them only has French black copper marans. Additionally, I’ve heard black copper marans are sometimesc...
  2. E

    New Babies

    We have always bought yearling or older chickens and did not plan to have any baby chicks due to not knowing how to raise them. About a month ago we had a chicken escape the coop and vanish into the woods. To our surprise she returned yesterday with a clutch of 8 baby chicks. So we quickly...
  3. Kcarb25

    New here!

    Hi all! I currently have 7 chickens in total, Cochin rooster, Rhode Island Red rooster + his mate, and the 4 others I think might be a silkie/EE mix? Or Maran/Silkie mix? Not too sure and would love to know your guesses? Also if you all agree that I think I might have 2 roosters out of the cross...
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  4. H

    Cant tell if my chickens are really pullets

    I have 1 Olive Egger, 1 Black Maran, & 1 Blue Maran Pullets. They are 6 & 7 weeks old ( they look a little younger to me to be honest). According to the person I got them from, they are all Pullets. But, I just don't feel confident that they are all Pullets. Anyone think one of these guys is a...
  5. K

    5 - 5 week olds- Hen or Roo?

    Hello! I have my first batch of babies from a broody hen. It was an exciting experience. I have a feeling I have one Roo... but could there be more? These babies are about 5 weeks. They are a cross of olive egger and black Maran Thanks for your help! 😊
  6. backyardchicks

    6 1/2 Week Black Maran Pullet or Rooster?

    6 1/2 Week Black Maran Pullet or Rooster? Comb and waddle beginning to pink up, but not red yet. Not sure if Black Maran roosters have more prominent red comb and waddle by this age? What do you think?
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