International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

[Chooks man]

These are eggs I am getting so far.

good looking eggs . some are really dark .plus they look large too .
chooks man

 

[Chooks man]

Chooksman, It's dark out but I went out and checked for white and they all the cockerels have parasitic white. The youngest cockerel from violet has the least amount of white so far. Yellow, red and white band are all big. Not sure which is biggest. The two with no tags are younger though.

nice to know .this is going to make our job harder . we will see what the future hold for us . chooks mutate very fast .
chooks man

 

[Chooks man]

Went out and got some pictures of everyone. Not very easy to do when everybody wants to mob you thinking you have treats...which i did lol. First up 2 more of Clover since she sorta posed for me a bit today. That is rare for her as she still HATES the camera. I love this girl and can't wait for that first egg.
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this pullet has a stunning tail and body type . I know I have said it before .but I can t help it .she is all class .
chooks man

 

[Chooks man]

Clover's full 2 sisters Remi and Blackie. They were hatched and being raised by my game hen who is still hanging onto them and has no sign yet of letting go even though they are already bigger than her.View attachment 2456250View attachment 2456251View attachment 2456253View attachment 2456260View attachment 2456263View attachment 2456264View attachment 2456265View attachment 2456268View attachment 2456271View attachment 2456276View attachment 2456281View attachment 2456287View attachment 2456294View attachment 2456296

I m trying to comment on them ,but they all same to me .
can you please post each pullet in a separate post .easier for me to help you .
by the way ,they are good looking .
chooks man

 

[Chooks man]

And finally we have the Holly x Drumstick babies. This group is the hardest to take pictures of as everyone either wants in my lap or are demanding treats. I actually love that they are so friendly, but it backfires when you try to take a decent picture of them.
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this goup of pullets all look great .love they long backs and low tails . lovely body type and good copper quality .

chooks man

 

[Chooks man]

@RebeccaBoyd
this pullet is as correct as they come . she represent well the marans SOP traits .all there .complete specimen .
Bravo
chooks man

 

[Chooks man]

@RebeccaBoyd
you managed to breed stunning BCM . this guy is sublime .love his stand and his low tail carriage . lovely deep chest and solid feet .
Bravo
Chooks man

 

[Chooks man]

Clover's full 2 sisters Remi and Blackie. They were hatched and being raised by my game hen who is still hanging onto them and has no sign yet of letting go even though they are already bigger than her.View attachment 2456250View attachment 2456251View attachment 2456253View attachment 2456260View attachment 2456263View attachment 2456264View attachment 2456265View attachment 2456268View attachment 2456271View attachment 2456276View attachment 2456281View attachment 2456287View attachment 2456294View attachment 2456296

these 2 pullets look great .correct long body type .early feathering type too .
love how your chooks hold they tails low .great trait to have .

chooks man

 

[Chooks man]

@RebeccaBoyd

I think this pullet is a the best of them all . all class and Elegance . show type for sure ,
name her well .
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[marchick]

nice to know .this is going to make our job harder . we will see what the future hold for us . chooks mutate very fast .
chooks man

At least so far no white in tail or foot feathers. White under fluff though. Not good!