BCM??

[Chickem707]

Hi there, i was under the impression i has a French Black Copper Marans, but other peoples don’t tend to look like this. He’s 7 weeks old. Any idea if he is? Or is he something else? Thanks
(He does have that blue/green sheen, just hasn’t shown up well in pics)

 

[Alexandra33]

Looks like a hatchery quality BCM to me. So lovely.

~Alex

 

[drumstick diva]

x2

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Hatchery quality Black Copper Marans.

 

[Gray Farms]

I'd say he is a Black Copper Marans, but has undesirable leakage "especially on his back".

 

[Chickem707]

Thank you all!

 

[Chickem707]

Also, this may sound stupid but what is ‘hatchery quality’?

 

[sourland]

I too would guess BCM with excessive leakage.

 

[sourland]

Also, this may sound stupid but what is ‘hatchery quality’?

Generally not show worthy because of excessive deviations from the standard for a particular breed. Has nothing to do with health or functionality of the bird.

 

[Chickem707]

Generally not show worthy because of excessive deviations from the standard for a particular breed. Has nothing to do with health or functionality of the bird.

Thanks