International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

[Chooks man]

Hello, I just found this FBCM thread! I have a Black Copper Marans Rooster, He came from a local breeder in my area, What do you think of his body type, comb etc? He is a very sweet boy, We are currently looking for a home for him as we cant have roosters in our area. And I'm having trouble finding him a loving home! View attachment 3600401View attachment 3600402View attachment 3600399

he look cool with his mad eyes .need better photos to comment on his properly .only thing I can see is his tail good angle ,
chooks man

 

[Chooks man]

This was my first thought when seeing the video.

I let my young pullets out for the first time to free range. It had rained for a few days before and they were in and out of the woods.

The next day 2 hung their heads to the ground as if their necks were snapped and 2 behaved like your rooster. Except for their heads and neck, they were fine.

I quickly dosed with epsom salts and the 2 with mild symptoms recovered within hours. The 2 dragging their heads did not survive.

Botulism can be found in wet feed and also several places after a lot of rain. In the woods under leaves for instance, old fruit and vegetables left in a pen, etc.

My older birds seem to be more immune than younger penned birds are. They either know not to scratch around in certain areas or their immune system is stronger.

They can also recover on their own if it is just a mild case. Within 36 hours, you will know if they will live or die. Its a fast passing poison.

There are also a wide variety of symptoms. This is just how mine presented theirs.

I never had lingering symptoms but I wonder if there can be long lasting neurological effects from the toxin. Something to study on maybe?

This is my experience.

sorry to hear about your pullets ,that is strange ,
chooks man

 

[Chooks man]

How does my pullet look?

she look nice but we need better photos to comment on her .she has a plum chunky body type that is great plus her hackle is complete with a good copper quality . good strsight legs too .
chooks man

 

[Punkybrewster]

The chicks from my trio breeding are getting older.

I need to cull them down soon to save on feed.

I only hatched a few pullets. Most are cockerels from these pairings.

This first group are
Lovesong dame, Jr sire.

This was #1 chosen as a chick.
"Great Song"

 

[Punkybrewster]

Lovesong dame, Jr sire

Shes pretty.

She has marbled eyes. This comes from original line #1 trait.

 

[Punkybrewster]

Lovesong dame, Jr sire.

We had a big rainstorm and he is still muddy.

This is the #2 guy you liked as a young chick @Chooks man.

Still havent named him yet.

 

[Punkybrewster]

Lovesong dame, Jr sire

 

[Punkybrewster]

Lovesong dame, Jr sire

I dont like her high tail.

I Had a lot of squirrel tail cockerels culled this year too. I see who is passing this trait when I look at my hens. I kept them because they lay dark but its time for them to go.

 

[Punkybrewster]

Lovesong dame, Jr sire

Not impressed with this one either.

 

[Punkybrewster]

Lovesong dame, Jr sire

Your going to have to excuse his messiness. It rained hard and then I had to chase him down in a muddy run.

Wish I had it on camera. Haha
But this guy is MEAN.
Just look at that stink eye he is giving the camera.
He bit me too.

Please tell me he is not a keeper

All joking aside, there is something about him I like. He is solid built. Chunky.