Black Copper Marans discussion thread

[Braxton Brigade]

im not sure who the breeder is as I got them from a sale...they had 3 rooster/hen sets Blue Copper Marans and 1 rooster/hen set of Blue Laced Barnevelders...So basically, I need to hatch out some eggs in the future, if any wheaton shows up...they r not pure...

they did have 10 chicks there that were 6 blue, 3 black, and 1 wheaton Maran...

Is there a ratio to watch for? Because will u NEVER get a wheaton at some point?

There is nothing wrong with them even if they are partial wheatons. People breed and buy Blue Wheatons quite often, I believe BWM are still only a project color but they can still be done well.

Also chances are they are pure BBS, why do you so strongly suspect that they are hiding some wheaton genetics?

Have you not gotten what you paid for in the past?

 

[Old Man Tom]

HEY, DON is it true that you will not have internet access after the 29th. Can you pm me. I have birds coming from Brian Parks. 1,000 questions. Tom

 

[atakiowa]

Because I don't know the breeders... I just want to know what I'm looking for that will b good or not good genitically when I get babies from this pair... I was under the impression that I shouldn't b getting wheaton from a good pair of blue coppers

 

[Braxton Brigade]

Because I don't know the breeders... I just want to know what I'm looking for that will b good or not good genitically when I get babies from this pair... I was under the impression that I shouldn't b getting wheaton from a good pair of blue coppers

If they are a well established line you won't get any other varieties from these two *other than the normal mix of blue, black and splash when breeding blue chickens.* All you can do to help learn more about their background is to breed them together and then breed their chicks back to them, then you can almost all together rule out anything.

 

[atakiowa]

Ahhh... OK... That's sounds fantastic... I gotcha and appreciate your help...

 

[Red Banks]

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You will get Blue, Black and Splash.

 

[Braxton Brigade]

You will get Blue, Black and Splash.

Yes I will update mine to include that. I always try to remember to use the BBS term but occasionally forgot to.

 

[snowbird]

HEY, DON is it true that you will not have internet access after the 29th. Can you pm me. I have birds coming from Brian Parks. 1,000 questions. Tom

Tom, yes it is true. I live where it is hard to get good internet service, Dish says they are full up. Trying to talk with Hughes net.

 

[snowbird]

Thx Don...do I want to cull the parents if I get wheaton babies tho?

It cost just as much to feed mixed bred Marans as it does to feed the pure ones.,, Talk to Oldman Tom and he can direct you to someone that has some good ones.

 

[snowbird]

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If there is Blue Wheaten involved you can get some Blue Wheaten. Some of the best BC lines in USA will still produce a Wheaten chick. I have never had it happen but know a lot of people that have. You can test mate to see if you have a wheaten influence. Single mate with a RRIsland Red both male and female. Hatch 20-30 chicks and see what color they are.