Black Copper Marans discussion thread

[math ace]

Which bird do I keep ??

These guys are 4 months old. When I posted pics last of my 3 jerk boys . .. . . . I was asked for some comparison shots of two of them.

Look closely at the LEG BANDs . . . One has pink and White . . . . The other has Pink, Blue, and YELLOW leg bands

 

[math ace]

Hey Mel - - I am holding the jerk boys in the photos

Dh has strict orders from me to leave my face off of our pictures - - -so this is as close as you get to a photo of me

 

[flgardengirl]

I like the one with the nicer comb. I think his tail set is nicer as well. The two you are holding both look nice though. I can't see the other one very well.
My dd just came and looked at the screen and said to tell you she likes your piggies!

 

[seabreeze]

Lisa, not that my opinion matters but I like the pink/white banded guy!

 

[snowbird]

Lisa, I still really like the one with three colors best, he has what we all should be trying for in the tail shape. The other male is nice also but you could use both in your program if you have room. The double band has a little copper in the breast which is very useful with certain females. With my setup I would keep both. If you can only keep one keep the one with wide Back and chest.

 

[math ace]

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Is that the Pink and White banded one ? ? ?

 

[snowbird]

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Is that the Pink and White banded one ? ? ?

Lisa, in the first picture with all three the one on the right seems to have a much wider back, and I believe some copper in breast. The other one has a much nicer tail though.

 

[math ace]

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That is correct - -- Pink and white on right, has the biggest chest and widest back and has a long back too. He has the most leg feathering too There is just tiny bit of copper speckled in his chest. . . . These are his plusses. He has a ugly comb and tail - - these are his negatives.

 

[math ace]

I appreciate everyone's suggestions. . .

I hope Wynette will still drop by and comment. . .. .

However, I think I will have to head to bed.. . .

It looks like I pulled a muscle in my neck early this week. I have been laid up for three days now.
I went to the doctor today and he put me in a neck brace and prescribed some muscle relaxers.

I need to go put the heating pad on my neck for a while and then head to bed.
You all be good and try not to get too wild while I am gone

 

[kathyinmo]

Where is the Marans SOP? I know it is listed in this thread somewhere.