International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

[Magnolia Hill]

That gives me some comfort knowing Im not struggling all alone, but I hate to hear that about your cockerels. Maybe one of these days we'll get all the kinks worked out of these birds. Lol

For sure we will! Just got to do it in steps and keep hatching chicks and you gotta keep bouncing those ideas around and keep a open mind.

 

[KF0002]

For sure we will! Just got to do it in steps and keep hatching chicks and you gotta keep bouncing those ideas around and keep a open mind.

Will do! I checked out and tagged a few hopefuls today so all is not lost. We'll stick it out. When life gives you squirrel tails, make chicken soup.

 

[marchick]

Tag it and watch it as it grows out. The one I had turned out to be a completely normal looking pullet.

Don't I remember that the head spot was signs of being pure?

 

[marchick]

I have a big problem and this is Trouble!

This is Logan! AKA ( TROUBLE)!!!! He so far is my best looking Blue Copper cockerel. He is also trying to be very aggressive. He charges and I have to stop and face him to keep him from attacking. Stand there until something draws off his attention. I have to either go in the pen with something he is scared of or I carry my shovel. He is very young to be this aggressive. My husband tells me to beat the tar out of him but that would make things worse. I have thought about separating him. Maybe if he is knocked down in rank. It might fix the problem. He has not yet tagged me but would if given the chance. Any ideas that could help? It would be greatly appreciated!

 

[marchick]

Edward is now 8 months old. He is a beautiful and wide bird. No he isnt perfect but he still makes me proud to own him.

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He is beautiful Kayla! You should be proud to own him. You have done a great job.

 

[KF0002]

He is beautiful Kayla! You should be proud to own him. You have done a great job.

He has developed a squirrel tail since I took those pictures. I noticed it just yesterday. They change in the blink of an eye it seems. I was very depressed about about it but I will carry on.

 

[marchick]

He has developed a squirrel tail since I took those pictures. I noticed it just yesterday. They change in the blink of an eye it seems. I was very depressed about about it but I will carry on.

I am so sorry! The ups and downs of Marans. They do change quickly.

 

[KF0002]

Don't I remember that the head spot was signs of being pure?

Thats what Chooks man always said. That it was a sign of purity in the line. The cause or significance of it isnt well understood.

 

[KF0002]

I have a big problem and this is Trouble!
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This is Logan! AKA ( TROUBLE)!!!! He so far is my best looking Blue Copper cockerel. He is also trying to be very aggressive. He charges and I have to stop and face him to keep him from attacking. Stand there until something draws off his attention. I have to either go in the pen with something he is scared of or I carry my shovel. He is very young to be this aggressive. My husband tells me to beat the tar out of him but that would make things worse. I have thought about separating him. Maybe if he is knocked down in rank. It might fix the problem. He has not yet tagged me but would if given the chance. Any ideas that could help? It would be greatly appreciated!

If he is that mean at such a young age he will only get worse more than likely. If you can tolerate him, you can use him in your breeding program. Ive had no choice but to use mean males before. But the risk he may pass his ugly demeanor on to his sons is a real possibility. Sometimes you do what u have to do though if a bird has good qualities otherwise.

 

[marchick]

If he is that mean at such a young age he will only get worse more than likely. If you can tolerate him, you can use him in your breeding program. Ive had no choice but to use mean males before. But the risk he may pass his ugly demeanor on to his sons is a real possibility. Sometimes you do what u have to do though if a bird has good qualities otherwise.

I will have to see how mean he gets. If he continues I will for sure remove his spurs. It's not what I prefer to do but I guess it would be better than in the pot. He doesn't get aggressive with my husband so far. Harvey said he has never had a aggressive Blue Copper rooster. The Birchen on the other hand! Boy am I in trouble!!! lol