BCM Roo?

[wrathsfarm]

Hello, im reviving this thread. Because we hatched 4 BCM in very early June. They are now 4.5 months. I was convinced for a.long time that i had one pullet and three cockerels. But the "cockerels" still look like pullets. So, do i really have 4 pullets, or do i i need to wait longer. They are scardy cats so photos are difficult. Heres the best that i ciuld get today. I have all 4 together for size comparison, the one "solo" shot of each. They werent very accommodating.

All 4 are very pretty pullets.

 

[Amphitecna]

Thanks! I am surprised, I was expecting some freezer birds. At least now I can give some to friends who need extras. And i don't have to slaughter. That, really is the best part.

 

[wrathsfarm]

Thanks! I am surprised, I was expecting some freezer birds. At least now I can give some to friends who need extras. And i don't have to slaughter. That, really is the best part.

What are your goals?
Are you just keeping a couple for pretty birds and eggs, or would you like to get them evaluated according to the Marans Standard of Perfection (SOP) and egg color?
My suggestion would be at minimum wait to see what color they lay before deciding to sell/give away and keep your darkest egg layers for your personal flock.

 

[Amphitecna]

What are your goals?
Are you just keeping a couple for pretty birds and eggs, or would you like to get them evaluated according to the Marans Standard of Perfection (SOP) and egg color?
My suggestion would be at minimum wait to see what color they lay before deciding to sell/give away and keep your darkest egg layers for your personal flock.

I hadnt thought about that. Im in france, and just have friends in the garden who give me a pretty basket of eggs. Given that it's October, could they wait until spring to start laying? I have 8 chooks at the moment, and it's a lit for my yard. I was expecting to o
put 3 into the freezer, so wasnt planning g to have all 4 kicking around for another several months....

 

[wrathsfarm]

I hadnt thought about that. Im in france, and just have friends in the garden who give me a pretty basket of eggs. Given that it's October, could they wait until spring to start laying? I have 8 chooks at the moment, and it's a lit for my yard. I was expecting to o
put 3 into the freezer, so wasnt planning g to have all 4 kicking around for another several months....

Im in the US so not sure. 4 1/2 months here might start laying before or they could wait til Spring. Last year my Marans pullets started around 19 weeks, this year they pushed out til 24/25 weeks before starting to lay.
I'm tagging someone from your neck of the woods that has Marans also to maybe add some insight.

@LaFleche

 

[EmSi]

Yes, you have four pullets Marans are very easy to sex quite early