Cuckoo marans black and white stripes on beak? and is this a roo??

[danimajor1988]

Has anyone ever seen black and white verticle stripes on a Cuckoo Marans birds beak before? I just noticed them coming in the other day, I took lots of photos. Also is this going to be a roo? She/He is about 7 weeks now.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

It's a Barred Rock rather than Cuckoo Marans. It has yellow pigment

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

I'd actually guess it is a cockerel.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

Has anyone ever seen black and white verticle stripes on a Cuckoo Marans birds beak before?

I have. Though, I've never investigated because it doesn't seem to affect them or their health.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Barred rock, pullet. Stripes on beak not a problem.

 

[danimajor1988]

It's a Barred Rock rather than Cuckoo Marans. It has yellow pigment

Can the barred rock have slate legs? I'm so on the fence about all the dark breeds again. I don't know why I want to know so bad, I'm kicking myself for not paying attention when I picked out the birds. What about these other 2?

 

[danimajor1988]

Barred rock, pullet. Stripes on beak not a problem.

I sure hope she's a pullet because one roo is one too many already. One of my other black birds turned out to be a pretty obvious Roo. Not sure what I'll do with him since I can't have Roos in my city.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Can the barred rock have slate legs? I'm so on the fence about all the dark breeds again. I don't know why I want to know so bad, I'm kicking myself for not paying attention when I picked out the birds. What about these other 2?

It's legs are yellow, it just has a dark wash that Barred Rock pullets often get. Where were the blue birds purchased?

 

[LadiesAndJane]

I sure hope she's a pullet because one roo is one too many already. One of my other black birds turned out to be a pretty obvious Roo. Not sure what I'll do with him since I can't have Roos in my city.

Yes, this is a dilemma we have all faced.
You can try posting in your local craigslist under "farm and garden". Perhaps at a local feed store as well.

Can the barred rock have slate legs? I'm so on the fence about all the dark breeds again. I don't know why I want to know so bad, I'm kicking myself for not paying attention when I picked out the birds. What about these other 2?

I only see the one cockerel. Blue (grey) bird on the left with the red comb.

 

[LizzzyJo]

I sure hope she's a pullet because one roo is one too many already. One of my other black birds turned out to be a pretty obvious Roo. Not sure what I'll do with him since I can't have Roos in my city.

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