Cuckoo Maran or Barred Rock

[henmommy]

I ordered 3 cuckoo maran chicks in June. They are growing nicely, but I noticed 2 have pinkish legs and 1 yellowish. Can anyone tell me if this is normal? They were shipped with barred rocks and I curious if one got mixed up. Any thoughts?

 

[jenjscott]

Sometimes the hatchery stock isn't just wonderful, but marans should not have yellow legs.

 

[eggdicted]

i ordered 25 barred rocks on july 6 they all have black markings going down there legs

 

[henmommy]

All three have black markings, but one is definately is prodominantly black. The other two are looking more like barred rocks, however different color legs. I really didn't want another barred rocks in my flock.

 

[eggdicted]

the male of these species usuall are less black than the pullets as far as barred rocks go i would think that this would go for the marans also you got pics

 

[henmommy]

It may be hard to see, but the two on the left have same feet, but one has a bit more white than other (bought as pullets). The one on the left has yellow feet and coloring of barred rocks. Let me know what you think.

 

[speckledhen]

In the pic, the one on the right has yellow legs, so I'd say probably Barred Rock, but the picture is really dark.

 

[Barn Maid Ann]

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Dang! I bought 3 Marans pullets of Craigs list. Rather young - maybe 6 weeks. I think the woman got them frrom Ideal. She had the cockerals separate from the pullets.
We have had them a few weeks now. One has a much more 'advanced' comb growth and we have been wondering about this one. It is bigger than the other two. It is very light colored.

I don't want no stinkin' rooster!

 

[henmommy]

What color are the legs?

 

[werecatrising]

Lol, I want a barred rock roo and can't find one.