International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

[Chooks man]

I think you're seeing a white rock through a space in his tail. In one picture it looks like a white feather and in the one just before its a blob behind the tail on the ground as well.

you alright , I had a second look .it is a rock . thank you for correcting me .
chooks man

 

[Chooks man]

The only place he has white is feet feathers, I not sure if it’s damaged feathers or not.

I had a second look ,his tail is black . white on the legs feathers yes .
chooks man

 

[kcrandall]

Ragnar is 21 weeks old today so I thought I’d share a few pics. I really like this cockerel a lot - he has good type, deep breast, wide back front to back, well spaced legs, well arched neck, and strong head. He is slower to color up than my other cockerels but he is getting there. His copper is rich and fairly uniformed so far - he has minimal copper spotting on his breast, the only white on this guy are a couple of small spots on his feet. Under fluff at base of tail is black. The only thing I really don’t like about him is his comb and wattles but I’m not going to worry about that right now. He is a meaty bird that will put the dual purpose in my new line of Marans. The last pic is of Ragnar at 10 weeks. I can’t to see what he looks like at 8 months.

 

[Chooks man]

Ragnar is 21 weeks old today so I thought I’d share a few pics. I really like this cockerel a lot - he has good type, deep breast, wide back front to back, well spaced legs, well arched neck, and strong head. He is slower to color up than my other cockerels but he is getting there. His copper is rich and fairly uniformed so far - he has minimal copper spotting on his breast, the only white on this guy are a couple of small spots on his feet. Under fluff at base of tail is black. The only thing I really don’t like about him is his comb and wattles but I’m not going to worry about that right now. He is a meaty bird that will put the dual purpose in my new line of Marans. The last pic is of Ragnar at 10 weeks. I can’t to see what he looks like at 8 months.

he is stunning my friend .well breed ,all the great marans traits are there .
his comb is not great but it is not that bad ,good shape and texture need refine the points .the wattles are good to me a little fold in one of them but good size and shape not too small neither big .
love his stand and long neck . well proud of him self .
chooks man

 

[kcrandall]

he is stunning my friend .well breed ,all the great marans traits are there .
his comb is not great but it is not that bad ,good shape and texture need refine the points .the wattles are good to me a little fold in one of them but good size and shape not too small neither big .
love his stand and long neck . well proud of him self .
chooks man

Thanks Chooks Man! Since I’m starting over I’m really focused on type, depth and width. I want to build a good foundation first then I’ll focus on the visual asthetics in future generations. Combs and wattles are going to be an issue with this line but I think I got lucky with fairly decent tail sets.

 

[Chooks man]

Thanks Chooks Man! Since I’m starting over I’m really focused on type, depth and width. I want to build a good foundation first then I’ll focus on the visual asthetics in future generations. Combs and wattles are going to be an issue with this line but I think I got lucky with fairly decent tail sets.

I m with you ,he will be great foundation sire for your future lines .
you couldn t find a better body type cockerel than him for sure . happy for you my friend .
how his sister/half sister look ? they are as good as him .

chooks man

 

[kcrandall]

I m with you ,he will be great foundation sire for your future lines .
you couldn t find a better body type cockerel than him for sure . happy for you my friend .
how his sister/half sister look ? they are as good as him .

chooks man

Here a few representative pics of some pullets. Overall, the pullets have good type. The girls were not cooperating for pics so I’ll take some better pics of individual pullets. All pullets have numbered colored leg bands so I can easily identify them for discussion.

 

[Chooks man]

Here a few representative pics of some pullets. Overall, the pullets have good type. The girls were not cooperating for pics so I’ll take some better pics of individual pullets. All pullets have numbered colored leg bands so I can easily identify them for discussion.

they are good looking birds .agree with you .they have a correct body type .love the 2 with full hackle marking . good long back and gorgeous tails .
looking forward to see better photos of them .

chooks man

 

[kcrandall]

they are good looking birds .agree with you .they have a correct body type .love the 2 with full hackle marking . good long back and gorgeous tails .
looking forward to see better photos of them .

chooks man

Thank you my friend! We got heavy rain for the next couple of days so after that I’ll get some better pics.

 

[Chooks man]

Happy New Year 2021 to every body . wishing better year .better health and a lot of marans chooks to hatch . it is 12,49 Am in Sydney January the 1st .

chooks man