International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

[KF0002]

The way i understand it, that's suppose to be the show of shows and all the top names in Marans will be there. I think you'll do good, you got nice birds.

Thank you! I wouldnt miss it for the world. I'm looking forward to it!

 

[shepherd6567]

if you want large hens hatch the biggest eggs. size of the chicks depend on the hen /egg only. chooks told me to keep as a breeder the smallest cockerel as he was the best one otherwise and to hatch the biggest eggs only.

your boy is good otherwise than his size. wait to see if his comb will chage.

I hope you are right his comb is pretty crazy. I respect Chooksman immensely but I have to believe that a large rooster will pass those size genes on to his progeny. I’m not sure what egg he came out of but some of @kfelton0002 eggs were very large and I assume he came from one of those. Other than his comb he’s got great traits.

 

[KF0002]

Your birds are way nicer than alot of birds i see with ribbons hanging next to them. watch out Bev Davis, here comes kayla.

Aww that is so nice! Thank you! I can only hope to be as good of a breeder as her.

 

[KF0002]

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I hope you are right his comb is pretty crazy. I respect Chooksman immensely but I have to believe that a large rooster will pass those size genes on to his progeny. I’m not sure what egg he came out of but some of @kfelton0002 eggs were very large and I assume he came from one of those. Other than his comb he’s got great traits.

Aside from his comb, I really love his copper color so far and his width is great! That comb is crazy lookin though! Lol

 

[KF0002]

My girl #8 is looking a little rough these days. She's still pretty though.

 

[chickengr]

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I hope you are right his comb is pretty crazy. I respect Chooksman immensely but I have to believe that a large rooster will pass those size genes on to his progeny. I’m not sure what egg he came out of but some of @kfelton0002 eggs were very large and I assume he came from one of those. Other than his comb he’s got great traits.

are those side sprigs? if so, I am afraid you should not breed him. side sprigs would ruin the whole line. can you post more pics of his comb? the more experienced ones will tell you what to do.

 

[TinyFlock17]

I shared photos of our single BCM chick several weeks ago - y'all were so helpful! The responses were mixed on the sex but most thought my chick was a pullet. I just took a new photo, pretty sure it definitely is a he but just wanted to hear it from the experts. Will be 8 weeks in a few days.

 

[chickengr]

I shared photos of our single BCM chick several weeks ago - y'all were so helpful! The responses were mixed on the sex but most thought my chick was a pullet. I just took a new photo, pretty sure it definitely is a he but just wanted to hear it from the experts. Will be 8 weeks in a few days.

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such a big and red comb at 8 weeks - boy.

 

[KF0002]

I shared photos of our single BCM chick several weeks ago - y'all were so helpful! The responses were mixed on the sex but most thought my chick was a pullet. I just took a new photo, pretty sure it definitely is a he but just wanted to hear it from the experts. Will be 8 weeks in a few days.

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Definitely a boy!

 

[KF0002]

are those side sprigs? if so, I am afraid you should not breed him. side sprigs would ruin the whole line. can you post more pics of his comb? the more experienced ones will tell you what to do.

The points jutting out on either side put me in the mind of carnation comb but there is an inverted point. Maybe a mix of both? Its a very bizarre looking comb most definitely, that turned up from eggs I sent to @shepherd6567. He has decided to grow him out and watch him though. I agree that it isnt ideal to breed a bird with comb like that because it will likely pop up time and again in future generations as it is more than likely genetic.

Different breeders have different goals in their breeding programs. It is best to cull hard for DQ type traits when you see them. But would you cull this bird if his type and color was amazing as he matures, and instead breed a bird with horribly ugly type and color but a good comb? Type and topline is definitely something that is harder to get right from my experience. Combs can be worked on once the foundation is set. You cant paint the house and install light fixtures and such until you have the foundation done and the house built first.