International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

[Chooks man]

@RedBanks,

You’ve done well my friend! I see good type, long backs, eye color, plumage color, slate shanks and tails. You will get some nice breeders out of this group.

Take Care,
Keith

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and I ll add some thing else .some nice combs too .

chooks man

 

[Chooks man]

@RedBanks
this dude has a stunning comb .well defined points points 5 of them .nice clear lobe free from any deformity or extra point . the only thing I m not sure about is the front of the comb doesn t look thick from this photo.

and this guy has a better comb front and points . the lobe is not as pretty as the other cockerel lobe. but a better front and points

you said the comb is going to be a hardest thing for you to fix .I don t think so .

I think you need few more hatch and you can retired your old flock . I can see greatness in this little ones .well happy for you .

RedBanks BCM line .watch out people s.

chooks man

 

[KF0002]

View attachment 1232307 View attachment 1232308 View attachment 1232310 View attachment 1232316 View attachment 1232319 View attachment 1232320 More pics @Chooks man

Please excuse me while I drool over the cockerel in the last pic's comb!

They look fantastic RedBanks!!

 

[KF0002]

@RedBanks
this dude has a stunning comb .well defined points points 5 of them .nice clear lobe free from any deformity or extra point . the only thing I m not sure about is the front of the comb doesn t look thick from this photo.

and this guy has a better comb front and points . the lobe is not as pretty as the other cockerel lobe. but a better front and points

you said the comb is going to be a hardest thing for you to fix .I don t think so .

I think you need few more hatch and you can retired your old flock . I can see greatness in this little ones .well happy for you .

RedBanks BCM line .watch out people s.

chooks man

A fine line of birds indeed, I agree. Well done lady!

 

[Red Banks]

@Chooks man I like the cockerel in the back. I have my fingers crossed that kfelton0002 got some nice chicks.

 

[kcrandall]

Hi can you tell me what you like and don't like about my 4 month old Pierre? TIA

horsesNchicks,

How old is Pierre? It would also be helpful if you could give us pictures of him in a natural stance from the side, front and rear so we can see him from different angles.

Pierre looks young - 16-18 weeks old - so he still has some growing to do. Here is what I see from your pic:

1. Good eye color
2. Good comb but not great - straight, lobe is well lifted above back of his head.
3. Head - Good Shape / Strong
4. Good beak color - horn colored.
5. Good copper ear tufts - sign he’ll add copper to his female progeny
6. Good red shoulder (upper part of wing) - I would like to see more red in the shoulder but he’s young so he should color up some more. Solid, well red shoulder indicates he’ll add good color to his offspring.
7. Copper flecking on the breast - good trait for a breeder Cock, another rsign he’ll add copper hackles to his female progeny.
8. Copper Hackles / Saddle Feathers are just OK - Cooper color appears to be on the gold side of the spectrum but that could be the sun affecting the color. Another pic w/o direct sunlight would be helpful.
9. Good type - rectangular body slightly tilted towards the back.
10. Nice long back.
11. Tail Angle is good
12. Nice slate shanks / feet.
13. Feathered shanks / feet are lightly feathered - need more feathering on the feet but not a major issue.

Keith

 

[KF0002]

View attachment 1232736 @Chooks man I like the cockerel in the back. I have my fingers crossed that kfelton0002 got some nice chicks.

I have my fingers crossed too! I may move my RedBanks chicks out to one of the big kid pens tomorrow and if its not raining I can try to snap a few pics. My classes have started again for the semester so I must resume my juggling routine with keeping up with everything.

 

[Chooks man]

@RedBanks
the back one has too much green sheen compare to the one in the front .green sheen = Black pullet.

they both have a great head and tail .let see how they will do later .

you see ,now you can select .you have a number on your side .

Tony2 is not going to last longer .

chooks man

 

[kcrandall]

View attachment 1232736 @Chooks man I like the cockerel in the back. I have my fingers crossed that kfelton0002 got some nice chicks.

I like this Cockerel too but his color is not as well defined as his hatchmates. Hopefully he’ll color up nicely!

 

[Red Banks]

@RedBanks
the back one has too much green sheen compare to the one in the front .green sheen = Black pullet.

they both have a great head and tail .let see how they will do later .

you see ,now you can select .you have a number on your side .

Tony2 is not going to last longer .

chooks man

Poor Tony2 and just a couple of days ago he was "a mile" better than Antonio. You have to hand it to Antonio, he IS the sire of these chicks. I actually was just admiring Tony2 today. We will give him and all the rest some time and pick the best. How many roosters do I need? My favorite has the least hackle.