International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

[marchick]

Chooksman, This isn't easy for me at all! What do you think?

 

[marchick]

This is one of four birds I have all different and I think I drew the short straw will all boys

Don't feel bad it seems to happen like that. Now if you where wanting cockerels then they would have all been pullets.

 

[Bunny-bum]

Don't feel bad it seems to happen like that. Now if you where wanting cockerels then they would have all been pullets.

Don’t worry they will taste great

My kids would be so upset if I did that, looks like I’m gonna be needing an extra coop and run as well as some rehoming

 

[marchick]

My kids would be so upset if I did that, looks like I’m gonna be needing an extra coop and run as well as some rehoming

There never seems to be enough pens and runs for everyone. My husband keeps telling me no more. I really do need more but I ran out of room.

 

[Bunny-bum]

There never seems to be enough pens and runs for everyone. My husband keeps telling me no more. I really do need more but I ran out of room.

I only have one at the moment, and I think I’ll be getting ex battery hens so my chaps have some company, I cannot get the wrong gender with those

 

[Punkybrewster]

@marchick you have stunning, beautiful birds. What a hard decision.
I will solve your problem and take the cockerels you dont need. Problem solved.

@Bunny-bum you can never have too many coops!

Im going to have to fence in part of our deck underneath. I need just ONE MORE coop. Were on a steep slope so I will be able to walk right in. Ha

 

[marchick]

@marchick you have stunning, beautiful birds. What a hard decision.
I will solve your problem and take the cockerels you dont need. Problem solved.

@Bunny-bum you can never have too many coops!

Im going to have to fence in part of our deck underneath. I need just ONE MORE coop. Were on a steep slope so I will be able to walk right in. Ha

Thank you! You really do need to turn that into a pen. This time around has been the most difficult time deciding. I have basically 7 roosters counting Jasper that are in the running. I can only keep 3 or 4 at the most. I have 4 favorites Black Jack, Ace, white band and the one that had spots. Boy do they need names! Lol

 

[Minky]

There are some really attractive Marans you guys are breeding. I'm so happy that Rick gets to see another day!!! I was rooting for him!! I especially have a soft spot for those white and black marans...just gorgeous! Are they called Silver marans?

@Chooks man we missed you!!! Glad you are back with time enough to post on here.

I am excited to say that I have breeding pens!! My big open "rooster pen" was divided on the weekend into 4 pens. They all have roosts, and can be expanded with little chicken doors so I can give more space to the birds when the other pens aren't in use.
I've also got power out there now so I can add light for my hens and heated waterers etc.. The roosters that are out there are a bit confused why their house has been turned into condos.

One of my marans pullets (the blue one) is broody. She is 23 weeks old. I haven't had a pullet go broody before? Any of you?
Also- one of my marans pullets is laying a huge egg suddenly- 70-80 grams. The one I cracked this morning had something weird --- the yolk had a membrane around it. So when I cracked it, and it fell into the bowl, the yolk appeared white. So I scooped out the yolk and had to rip the membrane, and out came the yolk.! Anyone ever had this before?

 

[kcrandall]

Update on the only BC cockerel from Jasper. He has a long tail. I just looked it up and it makes sence. He is from Jasper and Violet. The long tailed BC hen. Bummer! I don't particularly like her looks. I was thinking of getting her a new home. Idk



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This guy is young. Grow him out if you have the space.

 

[marchick]

This guy is young. Grow him out if you have the space.

Thank you! I will hold onto all of them as long as I can.