black copper marans egg color

[bluenosechicken]

The color of the Black, Blue or Blue Splash will not change from eggs hatched out as light in color. However, you still stand a chance with this hen, after her molt you may see that her eggs have darken. The color of you egg is however very light. Look to breeding., breeding to a rooster that both he and the hen come from hens laying grade 4 or above will ensure dark eggs. The color of the rooster's feathers, the hen's feathers doesn't transfer into dark eggs. Have had Marans for years and they are a mystery!!! Guess that's why I keep them.

 

[Sweetman1205]

here are pictures of my BCM eggs ..what do you think about the color ?

Hi!! I've been thinking the same about my FBCM! Here's Jupiters egg

 

[OzarkCountryGirl]

Is this (the darkest egg) considered representative of a FBCM? Or should the colour be darker?

 

[Spartan22]

Is this (the darkest egg) considered representative of a FBCM? Or should the colour be darker?

It seems to be between #3 & 4 FBCMs egg shade chart.

 

[OzarkCountryGirl]

It seems to be between #3 & 4 FBCMs egg shade chart.

Thank you. I will be culling, then.

 

[3riverschick]

Little peddler is auctioning eggs on her Facebook page. H
HTTP://www.littlepeddlersmarans.com
Dont be surprised by price. Those hue 7-9eggs are gonna cost you. Best Karen

 

[headintheclouds]

that's exciting!

 

[3riverschick]

Rooboo sent me pics of his bcm eggs. Wow just stunning jumbo size *really!* and oh so very dark. Best, Karen

 

[craychixlay]

Old thread but do you think the heavily speckled egg will get darker? This is their first week laying. Also, what color # would you classify them? Tia

 

[Spartan22]

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Old thread but do you think the heavily speckled egg will get darker? This is their first week laying. Also, what color # would you classify them? Tia

Could settle to slight darker or lighter, you'll find out within a month or two, it is the darkest on the their first clutch and gets lighter. It seems like the one on top is @6 but the other ones hard to tell since it's wet.