Copper Blue Marans...What do U Think?

[tfpets]

Chix-in-GA it is very exciting that you are investing in having these eggs brought over and that it's on the up and up, and the thought that some of us here may eventually be able to get stock from you in the future is just awesome! Whooo Hoooo!
You originally posted for an opinion about Marans? Well, my goodness! They're the greatest! Not just Pretty birds, but the most desireable eggs that chickens lay? What more can you ask for? Of course we're gonna encourage you to bring some more lines over...I think it's been a while since that's happened, and it's important to keep a journal of your efforts, so that your imported lines can be monitored and integrated into the U.S. records as well...The existing lines are fairly well documented in places - you know, you could add to the ongoing historical dialogue like ones I've seen like this:

Wilburn
From Bill Braden (1/05) “Frank Wilburn told me that he got his
birds from Jack Fugate when he moved to Mexico and that Jack traveled the
world over and he would bring him Marans eggs from time to time.He said him and Jack and A genetics man from Iowa worked together.He said the marans that he settled on were from eggs Jack brought from Belgium. He is in his late nineties and has A very sharp quick mind.
Perth
From Bill Braden (1/05)
“All I know about the Perth line is that they came from Australia”

Fitch
From Bill Braden (1/05) “The Fitch line came from
Lowell Barber.He talked Bill Fitch into breeding them to help get them going
in the U.S.Bill told me that he never did really like the Marans but kept
them because he wanted to help Mr.Barber keep them going.
Terry Kellerman
bought Bill Fitch out in 1995 if I remember correct.”
"
I love that history stuff, and you'll actually be making it! Welcome and keep us posted!!

You would be able to say you brought your eggs in this year, and call the lines yours, etc!! How cool, I really look forward to this new beginning....

Tina/tfpets

 

[Chix-in-GA]

WOW...I dont think that I even thought about anything like that!

I will be sure to keep a log of everything that I am doing. I really just hope that I can bring a new bloodline to the states. if I make a little bit of chicken history...Cool!

tfpets...thanks for an interesting outlook on this.

 

[CA Bean]

Wow this is really neat and your right Tina, history in the makings. That is awesome! What a great fete you will have accomplished when this is all said and done. Good luck!
Well ...add me to your other circling vultures for the California spread. Heehee

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

OK...TJ you didn't mention a thing about this at the swap!! Do they have bantam cochins (or pekins as they call them across the pond) ??

 

[Chix-in-GA]

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Sorry....I was waiting to find out if this was going to work. They do have Pekins of the bantam variety. The breeder I am talking to has some also. The process is taking some time but hopefully it will be worth the effort.

 

[Reinbeau]

I've just found this thread, unfortunately most of the photos have been removed

I am in love with Blue Copper Marans and Jubilee Orpingtons, I definitely want to be on the list if and when they are available!

 

[KellyHM]

I thought you were getting out of the Marans? I missed out on the ones at the swap, but I call first on these if you decide to share!

 

[Chix-in-GA]

I did sell off the ones I had...but if this works out I want to start fresh with a new line.

Of course I will share...

Oh and I will put the pics back up after work....

 

[Reinbeau]

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Thank you on all counts! If you are keeping a list please put me on it!

 

[needmorechickens!]

Any chicken from the UK is a friend of mine.

I especially love the Jubilee and Lavendar orps...oh and chocolate....and gold laced...and the BBS ones...

Those blue copper marans in the picture are just amazing.

Please add me to your list if you are keeping one.

~Rebecca