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This is another example of what happens when someone sells these mixed Marans to people that do not know what they should look like. I think the people that sell egg from mixed breeds like this should be outed so everyone knows who they are. I see more and more of the Mixed breeds showing up on BYC with Vulture Hocks and the owner does not have a clue what they really have. We should all be honest with our fellow man when they are spending their hard earned money.
Yikes. I'm sorry to say, that boy looks half Cochin to me.
Don and I disagree on this point, though; I feel that the buyer has EQUAL if not MORE responsibility to ask questions & do their research before buying. If you're looking for a specimen that's bred to the SOP, this boy is probably as far from it as you can get - again, I'm very sorry to say that, but it is what it is. The GOOD thing is that you've come to the right place to learn, if that's what you're after! There are many folks on this thread who can give you helpful feedback and advice - just ask!
Wynette, Yes, I believe the buyer has some responsibility also. Look at the people asking how their fowl look and we can see they had no idea what a Marans should look like. I have always thought the seller had a responsibilty to explain what they were selling good or bad. If the Marans people keep selling this mixed junk you will see people paying these big prices for eating eggs getting out of the Marans. I fail to see how a new chicken person is supposed to know what questions they should be asking. Honesty is always the best policy.
This is another example of what happens when someone sells these mixed Marans to people that do not know what they should look like. I think the people that sell egg from mixed breeds like this should be outed so everyone knows who they are. I see more and more of the Mixed breeds showing up on BYC with Vulture Hocks and the owner does not have a clue what they really have. We should all be honest with our fellow man when they are spending their hard earned money.
Yikes. I'm sorry to say, that boy looks half Cochin to me.
Don and I disagree on this point, though; I feel that the buyer has EQUAL if not MORE responsibility to ask questions & do their research before buying. If you're looking for a specimen that's bred to the SOP, this boy is probably as far from it as you can get - again, I'm very sorry to say that, but it is what it is. The GOOD thing is that you've come to the right place to learn, if that's what you're after! There are many folks on this thread who can give you helpful feedback and advice - just ask!
Wynette, Yes, I believe the buyer has some responsibility also. Look at the people asking how their fowl look and we can see they had no idea what a Marans should look like. I have always thought the seller had a responsibilty to explain what they were selling good or bad. If the Marans people keep selling this mixed junk you will see people paying these big prices for eating eggs getting out of the Marans. I fail to see how a new chicken person is supposed to know what questions they should be asking. Honesty is always the best policy.
