International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

[Punkybrewster]

Just checking in.
We are still moving everything to the new place.
All the chickens and coops are moved. That was some crazy, stressful stuff!

Coops are in place and the property has an 8x16 run-in shed I am using to house all the marans together until I get their runs rebuilt and attached to their coops. They are all getting along fine which I was not expecting. Thats a plus.


I will be back when I get everything situated properly.

The new line of Marans I hatched out are beautiful. Even though it looked like all cockerels, there are actually only 4 out of 9.

Cant wait to share some pictures with you!

Be well everyone!

 

[Lauravonsmurf]

Just checking in.
We are still moving everything to the new place.
All the chickens and coops are moved. That was some crazy, stressful stuff!

Coops are in place and the property has an 8x16 run-in shed I am using to house all the marans together until I get their runs rebuilt and attached to their coops. They are all getting along fine which I was not expecting. Thats a plus.


I will be back when I get everything situated properly.

The new line of Marans I hatched out are beautiful. Even though it looked like all cockerels, there are actually only 4 out of 9.

Cant wait to share some pictures with you!

Be well everyone!

Can’t wait to see the peeps.

 

[LaFleche]

Hi everyone,

I hope all of your breeding and incubating went well bringing you nearer to the desired SOP Marans and of course their eggs.

Just to show you how important the right rooster is: The eggs on the left side are from the three pullets hatched last May, their weight already 64-70 grams.

 

[Lauravonsmurf]

Awesome

 

[Chooks man]

How do you know that’s a cockerel and how old is he?

he has all the cockerel traits .stand .head ,comb plus the color of his feet .
chooks man

 

[Chooks man]

any feedback on my BCM? Not sure if it's a pullet or a cockrel. Also any general feedback on the breed quality? The chick is around 4 weeks old.View attachment 2631278View attachment 2631279

she is pullet and good one too .love her thick legs well colored { not all black} ,love the color of her eyes "Blue" will turn into bright orange when fully mature . lovely head too . hope she wil grow fast and lay dark eggs for you .
chooks man

 

[Chooks man]

How about Doddypoll or Oaf, Dolt, Sap, Boob, Meathead, Lubber, Buffon, Bozo, Bumpkin, Rube, Hick, Doodle, Yokel, Doofus, Goofus, Schlub, Schmo, Schmuck, Schnook, Sucker, Klutz, Clod, Clot, Blockhead, Nincompoop, Poop, Nimrod, Tomfoolery, Slob, Gaff, Goof, Goofy, Kooky, Buffa, Bozo, Dull, Dold, Twerp, Ninny, Dunderhead, Numskull, Halfwit, Ignoramus, Dumbkoof, Bonehead, Dunce, Dimwit, Rockhead, Birdbrain, Dope, Dopey, Dum-Dum, Dum-Bell, Noodle, Peabrain, Dummy, Dumbo, Thickhead, Woodenhead, Fathead, Puddinghead, Muttonhead, Nerk, Wazzock, Git, Pinhead, Twit, Numpty, Jester.... there are so many more... Loggerhead, Mompara, Drongo, Wingnut, Meatball,... and it goes on and on... apparently finding ways to say idiot has a long international history and need.

you are very good with names . impressed .
chooks man

 

[Chooks man]

I will share more photos as she gets older!

please .every 4 weeks is a good time to take photos for future references . photos from all side and angles
chooks man

 

[Chooks man]

Hello everyone! I hope you have all been well. When I get a chance to get caught up on the thread I will but not sure when that will be. It's been a long difficult several months. Blessings to you all!

nice to hear from you my dear friend . I was really worry about you .
happy you are well .
chooks man

 

[Chooks man]

Hi everyone,

I hope all of your breeding and incubating went well bringing you nearer to the desired SOP Marans and of course their eggs.

Just to show you how important the right rooster is: The eggs on the left side are from the three pullets hatched last May, their weight already 64-70 grams.

View attachment 2635952

Bravo .those are high quality marans eggs .
agree with you . the sire is very important .can make or break things .
chooks man