Black Copper Marans discussion thread

[Wynette]

Mathace, I have heard that vetrx is a good product to use for oiling legs/combs foe shows. I am considering entering a few of this years pullets/cockerals in our local PNPA show. Entries due the end of Sept., show is Oct.20th. Trying to learn all I can beforehand. Been to a few show to observe but never entered before.

I'm not mathace (I don't think she's able to show), but I've been told by a few judges that they don't prefer folks use VetRX for this purpose; some find the smell a bit strong and offensive. Which has always seemed odd to me, as I think it smells nice! The judges I've spoken with have all said to just use baby oil.

 

[marquisella]

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I'll add my thoughts, judges also don't like to get greasy so if you notice, the day of the show, owners go around & wipe off most of the oils, vasoline, etc. so they just feel soft & clean, not like a greased pig! LOL

Letting them set overnight does the trick to get them clean & soft.

 

[snowbird]

Quote: Since I am one of the Oldtimers here will give you what I have used for a good many years with good luck. I use Vaseline most of the time and clean up with a cotton wash cloth that is dry. I have used a little Olive oil on the comb if it does not have good color and it will darken up real quick, here also dry with a cotton cloth. The toe nails and beak should be trimmed and filed before in your condition part.

 

[jenniebean123]

ok so update on my two fbcm they now almost fully feathered copper (the name where using to tell them apart) started showing copper on his/her wings about a week and a half ago now he/she has copper around the neck as well, penny on the other hand was still all black till a day or two ago now she/he has a copper ring forming around her neck just there no where else . so based on what ive said what do u guys think sex wise ?????

 

[UndergroundChic]

Hi. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if this looks like a hen or a roo. I bought 2 Marans as 4 month old pullets but I'm thinking this may be a roo. I'm a new chicken owner and simply have them for eggs and fun. But I can't have roos where I live.

Also, here's a link to a video of my (hopefully all) hens.

Thanks!

 

[Zanna]

Since I am one of the Oldtimers here will give you what I have used for a good many years with good luck. I use Vaseline most of the time and clean up with a cotton wash cloth that is dry. I have used a little Olive oil on the comb if it does not have good color and it will darken up real quick, here also dry with a cotton cloth. The toe nails and beak should be trimmed and filed before in your condition part.

Thank-you all for the advise! Looking for all I can get!

 

[tkodad]

Lots of copper defiantly looks like a roo

 

[tkodad]

I can't believe HE'S not crowing! Yup a roo
My guess anyway ( hope I'm wrong)

 

[Blarneyeggs]

Hi. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if this looks like a hen or a roo. I bought 2 Marans as 4 month old pullets but I'm thinking this may be a roo. I'm a new chicken owner and simply have them for eggs and fun. But I can't have roos where I live. Also, here's a link to a video of my (hopefully all) hens.

Thanks!

Cool video. Sorry, your Marans is a cockerel.

ok so update on my two fbcm they now almost fully feathered copper (the name where using to tell them apart) started showing copper on his/her wings about a week and a half ago now he/she has copper around the neck as well, penny on the other hand was still all black till a day or two ago now she/he has a copper ring forming around her neck just there no where else . so based on what ive said what do u guys think sex wise ?????

Hard to tell without pics. Descriptions sound like one male one female.

 

[chickentrack]

50 a pair is pretty common