Black Copper Marans discussion thread

[dvoice]

For Snowbird or another experienced breeder please
I'm hatching eggs now, I've got some pullet eggs that are generally 5,6 and the odd 7. Not sure how large the hens will grow out to. And I've got all black hens that lay an x large egg and they are a good hefty size bird. They're older and eggs are about the same colours but mostly spotty and many have a real dark top and lighter bottom( some 8 tops) I've got a Roo from dark egg line, nice colouring but small in stature and short back. Out of the cockerels and pullets that hatch, which line is likely to be best for breeding. I will be banding them to keep separate.

 

[snowbird]

For Snowbird or another experienced breeder please
I'm hatching eggs now, I've got some pullet eggs that are generally 5,6 and the odd 7. Not sure how large the hens will grow out to. And I've got all black hens that lay an x large egg and they are a good hefty size bird. They're older and eggs are about the same colours but mostly spotty and many have a real dark top and lighter bottom( some 8 tops) I've got a Roo from dark egg line, nice colouring but small in stature and short back. Out of the cockerels and pullets that hatch, which line is likely to be best for breeding. I will be banding them to keep separate.

I believe you already know from some of the posts in the past that the best Type and SOP type Marans do not always lay the darkest egg. In my own experience I would not use a Male with short Back and small size as a breeder male.
The pullet eggs will probably hatch smaller chicks. I like to use older females for hatching chicks from. Why not post a picture of some of the eggs.

 

[dvoice]

I believe you already know from some of the posts in the past that the best Type and SOP type Marans do not always lay the darkest egg. In my own experience I would not use a Male with short Back and small size as a breeder male.
  The pullet eggs will probably hatch smaller chicks. I like to use older females for hatching chicks from. Why not post a picture of some of the eggs.

pullet eggs. After about 6 weeks laying

 

[KansasmaranS]

I got some chicks from a breed and her stock is April Howington, who's does her stock stack up to other breeders like Davis stock

 

[KansasmaranS]

Sorry, how does her breeding flock compare to other breeders?

 

[snowbird]

It is best not to ask for breeder comparisons on the forum as there are a lot of eyes looking.

 

[KansasmaranS]

I under stand , when I get home I get pics to be creticed , because I'm will to learn what I need to do to improve them in any way possible.

 

[KansasmaranS]

And I didn't mean it in a negative way , was just wondering what are some tell tale sighs of her stock also their temperament

 

[snowbird]

And I didn't mean it in a negative way , was just wondering what are some tell tale sighs of her stock also their temperament

It is much better to get a private message from someone.

 

[snowbird]

I under stand , when I get home I get pics to be creticed , because I'm will to learn what I need to do to improve them in any way possible.

Post pictures and I am sure you will get comments good and bad. Best if you have thick skin as some comments you will not like, but the only way to learn is ask questions.