help me pick which black copper marans rooster stays

[fish n cheeps]

I have four, 16 week old BCM roosters, and I can only keep one, I need a little help choosing the "best" one. I know that they're not show birds, and I have no big plans on breeding and selling eggs, (other than eggs for eating) I just want to keep the one that is closest to what a BCM should look like. I think they are all a little over melanized (sp?) Thanks for any help.
#1

#2

#3

#4

 

[Zaxby's2]

I don't know much about BCMs but I like #3 best.

 

[I-Have-Happy-Hens]

#3

 

[chicmom]

If you don't have breeding plans, why don't you just keep the one you think is the most handsome. They are all very close in looks. Is there one that is more layed back and gentle than the others? That is the one I would choose. The one with the nicest temperament.

 

[ginbart]

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I second that, but I like #4 because of his comb and tail feathers. But that's MO.