Black Copper Marans discussion thread

[NTBugtraq]

We're my pics that bad? I did ask for picture advice.

 

[sideWing]

You want the tail low at this age. The tails tend to rise as they age. Too high a tail or squirrel tails are rampant in this breed, so if it is low now, that is a good thing

Good to know. Thank you.

 

[RFR of CA]

GFF Marans French imports update: They are a mid march hatch so only 3 months here. Impressive size, good color and I like the low tail
sets. No white on any but except for a wingtip on one. No middle toe feathers or foot structure issues or mossy chests or straw necks. One hen is all black right now. Temperament is "different" from all american lines I have tried. Mellow is a good word.






So far I am happy with their progress. Critiques welcome. I also am running two groups of LPs both from original breeder and Heaven Sent. Right now they are definitely in the ugly juvi stage so I will hold off on their pics for a month or so

Hoping they improve!

 

[Alaskan]

Outside toes of equal length?

 

[RFR of CA]

I think so. I would have to look. I am not too familar with DQ of marans and I am hoping to try my hand at showing in a year or two. Thanks for any input.

 

[Alaskan]

I would love to know.... Since a common fault is the feathered toe is significantly shorter than the inside toe with no feathers.

So maybe I described that wrong at first?

There is the middle toe, the longest toe, and then the toes on both sides of that middle toe, one is supposed to have feathers, the other not.... But both of those smaller toes should be the same length, and often are not... With the feathered one shorter.

 

[snowbird]

I would love to know.... Since a common fault is the feathered toe is significantly shorter than the inside toe with no feathers.

So maybe I described that wrong at first?

There is the middle toe, the longest toe, and then the toes on both sides of that middle toe, one is supposed to have feathers, the other not.... But both of those smaller toes should be the same length, and often are not... With the feathered one shorter.

The Rudimentary Toe is not to be discounted by a judge. The Rudimentary Toe shows up in feather leg breeds. If it showed up in the clean leg breeds then it would be a fault. Don

 

[snowbird]

I suggest everyone buy the APA SOP and read the first 40 or so pages. Don

 

[scflock]

I suggest everyone buy the APA SOP and read the first 40 or so pages. Don

And that's why I love you

 

[RFR of CA]

Why when we have you