Black Copper Marans discussion thread

[DMRippy]

I have some BCM crossed with Plymouth Barred Rock chicks hatching and they look exactly like BCM chicks. I am going .tp have to be careful never to hatch them together

They can look similar if you are using BCM roo x BR hens.... that is a sex link combo. If the other way around a BR roo x BCM hen then ALL the chicks should be barred. On a bright note they make a good meat bird.....

 

[JekkaLynn]

They can look similar if you are using BCM roo x BR hens.... that is a sex link combo.  If the other way around a BR roo x BCM hen then ALL the chicks should be barred.  On a bright note they make a good meat bird.....

It was a BCM Roo and BR Hens how do I tell which are which?

I also have two BCM Roo and RIR Hens is that a sexlink match too?

 

[DMRippy]

Quote: No.... the barring is what makes it a sex link cross. The cockerels will all hatch with head spots. They will be barred.

 

[JP FFM]

Hi im new to all this i purchased a few BCM about 6Weeks old when i got them now i have to roosters that i dont need and even though i like chicken im not going to eat a BCM is there any place for them thanks Johnny.

 

[JekkaLynn]

No.... the barring is what makes it a sex link cross.  The cockerels will all hatch with head spots. They will be barred.

Does any white on the head mean it is a boy or just a big spot?

 

[DMRippy]

Quote: Any dot means cockerel. The dot will be on TOP of the head like a barred rock.

 

[La Vivi]

Is anybody able to tell if my maran is a female or male? She/he hatched 06/11/14

 

[Kildare49]

That would be a pullet

 

[DoubleMM]

That would be a pullet

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[Ihilani Coffee]

Hi im new to all this i purchased a few BCM about 6Weeks old when i got them now i have to roosters that i dont need and even though i like chicken im not going to eat a BCM is there any place for them thanks Johnny.

Why not? They are very good eating.