Crossing Marans of different colors?

[Cricket0045]

I'm new to BYC, so I hope this is in the right place. What colors would you get if you crossed a Cuckoo Marans with a Black Copper Marans, a Cuckoo Marans with a Blue Copper Marans, or a Cuckoo Marans with a Splash Marans? I am not all that knowledgeable on chicken genetics, other than the B/B/S color. Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[3riverschick]

I'm new to BYC, so I hope this is in the right place. What colors would you get if you crossed a Cuckoo Marans with a Black Copper Marans, a Cuckoo Marans with a Blue Copper Marans, or a Cuckoo Marans with a Splash Marans? I am not all that knowledgeable on chicken genetics, other than the B/B/S color. Thanks in advance for any help!

Yup. You need to join one of the Marans Clubs. If you do these crosses, mark the chicks and let the buyers know the color history behind them. One of the biggest problems the breed faces right now is birds of mixed color heritage being sold as pure colors. There's a Marans thread here on BYC with some genetics experts on it who can help you out. Sounds like you have some nice birds.
When I was working with Golden Salmon Marans I bought this book. It's been such a great help. Easy to understand and the pictorial color encyclopedia in the back is a real treasure.
http://www.chickencolours.com/pagina3.html
Best Success,
Karen and the Light Sussex
in western PA

 

[Cricket0045]

Thanks, 3riverschick!
I would most likely be keeping the offspring for myself, but I would definitely let any buyer know they are not pure. I think I will probably just breed by color, instead of crossing. I really want the book you mentioned! It looks like it would have so much information!