Black Copper Marans discussion thread

[Goose and Fig]

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A black sussex? Sure it isn't an Orp? Interesting!
I don't know what the consensus is, but I really like the chicks I had shipped from Hodge's. (www.hodgesfarms.net) or something like that. They're almost cheaper than some people's hatching eggs. Geez- if I can get chicks for $6, why would I drive 4 hours each way and pay somebody $7 each for eggs? Because I was totally niave, that's why! It seems like they are all from the same 3 lines or so anyway.

 

[Stevo]

This was my supposed to be BCM. I was told he looked like a Sussex. OOps (edit) Speckled Sussex

 

[sewandgrow]

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This is my first rooster. He was 1 out of 4 that I bought as chicks last year. I have 4 cockerels that are his offspring but so far none of them look any better than him so I will probably use him again this season.

 

[bigoakhunter]

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X2 Can I also get in this? I so want to learn more about breeding really good BCM's.



A big thanks for starting this particular thread!

Dave

 

[WestKnollAmy]

This is my roo, Albert, at 6 mths. I specifically chose him when he was growing up because he did not have all the red.
I am all about dual purpose with this breed but beauty for myself to see. I did not care for the wheatens as much and that is why I chose black copper. I wanted less red on my Marans.

And this Agatha. I like the black body with the colored hackle feathers. I prefer mahogany but she has a lighter color. Her daughters come out much nicer.

I enjoy reading this thread but I suppose I will be a lurker since I don't show mine and never will.
But they are mighty good meat. There isn't a bird out there I think tastes better.

 

[NicoleRM]

I went and snapped some quick pics of my three older birdies. These two pullets are about 5 months old if memory serves, both very dark and beetley, with almost no feathers on their legs, just little stubs

And then my poor sad tailless roo.

I hope it grows back soon, he looks so silly without it.

 

[Goose and Fig]

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He certainly LOOKS dual purpose! Nice! I love the shape of Marans.

 

[Goose and Fig]

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Poor guy! He almost looks like he has a carnation comb?
I think the girls just look young, but I am learning as I go here so...

 

[bigoakhunter]

O.K., I won't just lurk and learn. Geebs says post a picture of one of your roos. Here is a fairly young shot of one of my roos, Jake.

Dave

 

[geebs]

Wow... lots of pictures on here since I left...

Mathace.. are you still lurking???

Is anyone interested in critiques or is this a fashion show.. Nice pictures everybody!!!!

Nadine... I love the ones with the dark red... It isn't SOP but DANG it is pretty to look at... Thanks for sharing!!!! Lurk away or pop in anytime!!!!

NicoleRM: Looks like you have a nice up and coming flock... The rooster is filling out nicely...

BigOakhunter.. Nice to see ya... and your roo!!!! thanks for the pix!!!

SewandGrow... I would reuse.

Stevo.... Nice spotted marans!!!! Wow well it could have been worse....It could have been a silky!!! LOL