Black Copper Marans discussion thread

[abmaddox1981]

Thanks!

 

[Ivytwilight]

Hello!
I hope it isn't too much of a bother if I can ask for opinions. I picked up three French Black Copper Marans from a breeder a few weeks ago. They are between 5-6 weeks old now. The breeder was fairly certain they were all pullets, but not 100% sure. This is my first time buying straight run chicks (I purchased 12 chicks in total, different breeds). I would like to weed out the cockerels as soon as possible. With this in mind I am very new to chickens, only had a tiny backyard flock for about 2.5 years. This is my first time with Marans. I was told it might be difficult to distinguish a cockerel from a pullet, but of my three chicks one is REALLY not like the others. It has a huge red comb, and wattles compared to the other two chicks. Its legs are also much thicker than the other two. Am I silly for thinking this one is a cockerel?


The one in question. I had to bribe "him" with some hard boiled egg to hold still.


And a close up of the cute little face.

This is one of the other two chicks in front of "him", just for comparison. There are no wattles and a small yellow comb.
I have to say out of the 12 chicks, the three of them are very "serious" little chicks. They go about their chick business with a baring the Blue Ameraucanas and Orloffs just don't seem to have. They are a delight to watch.
Thank you so much for any opinions and sorry for the silly, probably annoying question.

 

[Wynette]

Ivy, yes, you've definitely got a cockerel there.

Enjoy your new birds!

 

[Ivytwilight]

I thought so! Thank you for the quick response. I am enjoying them very much!

 

[chicken pickin]

Ivy, yes, you've definitely got a cockerel there.

Enjoy your new birds!

X2

 

[carcar80]

Subscribing since I am GETTING some BCM if I have to beg borrow or steal! Seriously though, not much longer. I look forward to learning about the breed and hope to have a nice roo I can keep around too.

*waves at @abmaddox1981*

 

[abmaddox1981]

Subscribing since I am GETTING some BCM if I have to beg borrow or steal! Seriously though, not much longer. I look forward to learning about the breed and hope to have a nice roo I can keep around too.

*waves at @abmaddox1981*

Hiya!

 

[cornelius300]

Hello! I hope it isn't too much of a bother if I can ask for opinions. I picked up three French Black Copper Marans from a breeder a few weeks ago. They are between 5-6 weeks old now. The breeder was fairly certain they were all pullets, but not 100% sure. This is my first time buying straight run chicks (I purchased 12 chicks in total, different breeds). I would like to weed out the cockerels as soon as possible. With this in mind I am very new to chickens, only had a tiny backyard flock for about 2.5 years. This is my first time with Marans. I was told it might be difficult to distinguish a cockerel from a pullet, but of my three chicks one is REALLY not like the others. It has a huge red comb, and wattles compared to the other two chicks. Its legs are also much thicker than the other two. Am I silly for thinking this one is a cockerel? The one in question. I had to bribe "him" with some hard boiled egg to hold still. And a close up of the cute little face. This is one of the other two chicks in front of "him", just for comparison. There are no wattles and a small yellow comb. I have to say out of the 12 chicks, the three of them are very "serious" little chicks. They go about their chick business with a baring the Blue Ameraucanas and Orloffs just don't seem to have. They are a delight to watch. Thank you so much for any opinions and sorry for the silly, probably annoying question.

Yep, a good looking boy

 

[Ivytwilight]

Thank you everyone for the confirmation. I really thought it was a cockerel. I know it is a huge long shot, but I am putting the offer up anywhere I can. If anyone is anywhere near Tucson AZ and would like him, you can have him for free. He is c1-c2 bloodlines, a nice little guy. I just cannot keep a rooster where I am. Well, technically I can, but the husband does not want one as he enjoys sleep very much. I am sure my neighbors do as well.

 

[Bweis13]

Oh, I wish I could have a roo too! I have one cranky neighbor. I asked all of the others, and they love hearing the crowing. At least I can have a little bantam roo. Apparently he's quiet enough that no one can hear him but us. I hope you find a home for yours! He's adorable.