@Chooks man your roos are candy for the eyes. I had 1 chunky roo, not as good as yours but I lost him. I hope to get some good marans again.
I have lost 1 chick. she was weak and did't thrive. reminds me of some inbred chicks I lost in the past. I have to talk to this guy and arrange to get some chicks from his blue/black pen in order to avoid inbreeding.
sorry to hear one chicks ,will be good idea to get eggs from BL X BC like you said .outcross line .
chooks man
