Black Copper Marans discussion thread

[Debbi]

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You didn't sound like a jerk to me, I just wondered if you had seen the responses that were made? Yes, my avatar is a Silkie, it was time to retire my Clyde's baby pic! Having both breeds now, I will be sharing avatar time.

 

[stoopid]

Sweet.... So yer sayin I know somebody in the silkie thread too??
I also have silkies. They give a feeling of calm after working with the JERKS!

 

[math ace]

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Roberta,

I am going to just jump in and say.... I really like the crower's shape. I don't think the Birchen is as full chested as the BCM.

The Birchen may not be crowing as much because the other guy is dominate. Are they in the same pen ?

Unfortunately, crowing is what they do. I have had some who crow more than others. I got rid of one for just that reason. He crowed NON-stop and I just didn't care how good he was looking, I couldn't deal with the crowing.

So, even if he is PRINCE CHARMING, if he is driving you crazy with the crowing...... he may have to go.

 

[stoopid]

Yes, I agree. But they are only 6 months old, maybe the birchen will fill out more. It's just the BC roo is driving me nuts. So far, everyone seems to think he has a chance, so I will put up with his NON STOP CROW ING, and try to have patience....
Thanks for all your replies!

 

[Sarplaninec]

Stoopid,
What breeds do you own?

 

[Debbi]

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Yes, I have Silkies too. I know what you mean about their calming effect. The rest of the birds can be in full blown, hormonal rages; chasing and screaming goin on all around. The Silkie pen is seperate, but is inside the main run. The Silkies are just totally oblivious to all that is happening on the other side of the wire!

I have found that quite a few folks that have Marans, also have Silkies.

 

[stoopid]

I just typed a long and detailed story, and deleted it. I don't want everyone's head to hurt.
In no particular order or quantity...
I started with Guineas. Because of Lyme disease. They are finally gone. YIPPEE!!! But not the effects of the disease. UGH.
Marans: Black copper, Birchen, Splash, Blue copper, Cuckoo
Welsummer, Barnevelder, Spitzhauben, EE, Black sex link,and alot of spitz mutts, boy, they are cute!
Japanese bantams, I have a black cock I show, I just got a bunch of SQ Silkies, BBS. Show next month.
Some minorcas, leghorns,
I just hatched out Thai gamefowl. Those are going to be beautiful.
Some OEG,
I have 2 separate areas, plus a baby coop. Don't have a serious breeding program yet, still haven't decided...
I guess instead of SHOES....
Well, I do have those, too.....
And if you are from the town, I'm lying about it all. Except the shoes.

 

[deanawo]

Me too! Especially about how many of them I have.
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[Debbi]

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...and you are worried about ONE roo crowing???

With all those boys around, no wonder he crows all day long!

 

[stoopid]

All the roos have been fine. Until CLYDE. UGH. And so far he has a chance, because he is pretty. I just may put a pen up in the garage.