International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

Hi there, I have two BCM cockerels that are about 20 weeks give or take. They’re from different lines so I wanted to ask for some input on which one looks better at the moment.

Obviously it’s early to decide who to keep because they aren’t six months yet, but I’m wondering if there are some glaring issues that I didn’t notice.

I personally prefer cockerel 2, but that’s just my opinion, not really based on any solid SOP reasons.

Cockerel 1:
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Cockerel 2:
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Here is what the cream/crele colored cockerels look like. This is the one I think Im keeping. The other is nearly the same, just less macho for now. They are both split to white.

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The white/crele blood I have infused into the creams have darkened up their barring beautifully. The creams looked very washed out.

I have one Cream legbar cock bird, 2 cream/crele colored cockerels, and 2 white legbar cockerels free ranging right now. I will need to cull those down. I could part with a white and/or a cream/crele cockerel if you wanted to make the trip. The whites are recessive so when mated to a cream they throw cream/crele.

I do like road trips. We are camping this weekend but could meet up in the next couple weeks. How far are you from Knoxville?
 
Hi there, I have two BCM cockerels that are about 20 weeks give or take. They’re from different lines so I wanted to ask for some input on which one looks better at the moment.

Obviously it’s early to decide who to keep because they aren’t six months yet, but I’m wondering if there are some glaring issues that I didn’t notice.

I personally prefer cockerel 2, but that’s just my opinion, not really based on any solid SOP reasons.

Cockerel 1:
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Cockerel 2:
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#1 has a better body type and tail .plus early shoulder marking .hackle look golden ,not sure is just a light or is actually yellowish/
#2 has a better head ,comb and legs .
@6 month we see better wh o is a good one . for now they are of same quality .

where you got them from ?

chooks man
 

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