Black Copper Marans discussion thread

[Sylvester017]

Can anyone tell me if eye color changes from chicks to adulthood? From olive/greenish to the proper orange. I have some 6 week old BCM chicks with green eyes. They were purchased from a breeder not hatchery. I can't remember if my adult BCM looked like this at their age.

I think it must be normal for juvenile chickens of any breed to have the bluish eyes -- my Dominique babies had dark eyes that turned a pretty blue at 2 and 3 month olds but by the time they were close to POL they had the proper reddish bay color eyes.

 

[LilJoe]

At what age do BCM pullets start to get pink combs? I have a six week old pullet that's starting to get a pink comb.

 

[WVduckchick]

At what age do BCM pullets start to get pink combs? I have a six week old pullet that's starting to get a pink comb.

Didn't see this post. Did you figure out if she is actually a pullet?

 

[LilJoe]

Didn't see this post. Did you figure out if she is actually a pullet?

It was a cockerel... he's just now, at 10 weeks, starting to get copper In his hackles... I think he might be colored like a hen.. :/

 

[WVduckchick]

Only 12 weeks, but I think they are shaping up pretty well.

 

[marchick]

Well today was a bitter sweet day. All but 4 of my hens went to a lady that just wanted dark eggs. I still have two roosters and a few 8 week olds. I am sad to see them gone. I am ready for my Harvey chicks!

 

[JDB99]

About 15 or 16 weeks old now. He has been changing a lot the last 2 weeks.

 

[Miriah132]

Any critique on this 4 month old pullet? Sorry these aren’t the best pictures

 

[Miriah132]

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Any critique on this 4 month old pullet? Sorry these aren’t the best pictures

 

[joydix]

i am not a breeder but have seen many. she is lovely! and i thought they were good pics!