Black Copper Marans discussion thread

[DMRippy]

Really nice Roo DMRippy, Congratulations! Very similar to my new guy, his colour is not quite as even as yours.

Thanks, I hope he throws me some NICE chicks down the road.

 

[Zanna]

Thanks, I hope he throws me some NICE chicks down the road.

Yes I hear you! My original breeding pair did not produce exactly what I was wanting but there were never any DQ's. There was certainly comfort in pretty much knowing what I was going to get in the offspring, never had a surprise. Entering new territory is scary but I was at a dead end! Onward.......

 

[Oil Patch]

I spent some time browsing the pics gallery. I saw some very nice specimens.

 

[3riverschick]

I spent some time browsing the pics gallery. I saw some very nice specimens.

Where's the picture gallery?
Karen

 

[3riverschick]

From MCC SOP for Golden Salmon hen:

Legs: Lower Thighs—Slaty black, tinged with brown.
Shanks and Toes—Slaty black, tinged with brown
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I just don't understand why this mistake still survives in this description.

The only time one sees this color in the GS hens is when there is a color problem in the bird. It's frustrating to see this description in this stunning variety which , by its presence, encourages GS breeders to breed incorrect color ( which results in the slaty black in the first place).

The shanks and feet should be pinkish white as in the male of the variety. All the birds in the photos for Golden Salmon have the pinkish white legs and feet.
Breathe deep, seek peace,,
Karen in western PA, USA

 

[ashandvine]

Why would a FCBM have light grey/whitish legs and clean shanks? I know clean shanks can happen just because but the color difference in legs on birds from the same hatches has me lifting my eyebrow.

 

[lonnyandrinda]

Uh yeah that sounds like a breeding problem.... I'm assuming you bought some hatching eggs from someone?

 

[DMRippy]

Quote: http://marans.org/

 

[DMRippy]

From MCC SOP for Golden Salmon hen:

Legs: Lower Thighs—Slaty black, tinged with brown.
Shanks and Toes—Slaty black, tinged with brown
---------------
I just don't understand why this mistake still survives in this description.

The only time one sees this color in the GS hens is when there is a color problem in the bird. It's frustrating to see this description in this stunning variety which , by its presence, encourages GS breeders to breed incorrect color ( which results in the slaty black in the first place).

The shanks and feet should be pinkish white as in the male of the variety. All the birds in the photos for Golden Salmon have the pinkish white legs and feet.
Breathe deep, seek peace,,
Karen in western PA, USA

Where did that come from? Did I miss something/???

 

[DMRippy]

Why would a FCBM have light grey/whitish legs and clean shanks? I know clean shanks can happen just because but the color difference in legs on birds from the same hatches has me lifting my eyebrow.

I got a chick one time with a SOLID GREY legs.... just looked ODD. It was a roo so he left. I don't think I hatched any others with odd leg color. I guess anything can happen with genes getting mixed.