International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

[wrathsfarm]

And I just mentioned yesterday I hope Betty starts up laying soon...

 

[Lkase]

Wow he's massive.. I'm no expert and can't describe him fully for you, but two things I notice is the slight halo that @chickengr mentions and his ear tufts should be copper not black. It looks as tho there is some hints of copper there, tho. (If that means anything) Overall I like him, he's a good looking boy. Congrats

Others with more knowledge will surely add insight for you and if you have hens post pics of them also. The experts can help pair up matings for him if you need help there.

Thanks! I only have one hen and she is nearly all black. She also hasn't laid an egg since September. I'm going crazy waiting.

 

[wrathsfarm]

Thanks! I only have one hen and she is nearly all black. She also hasn't laid an egg since September. I'm going crazy waiting.

Oh you need more BCM's then...
Hopefully she starts laying for you soon.

 

[chickengr]

Thanks! I only have one hen and she is nearly all black. She also hasn't laid an egg since September. I'm going crazy waiting.

your nearly black hen will correct the roo's halo (yellow). good start.

 

[Tstraub]

The hormones are raging in my cockerels. The leghorn mix is getting super aggressive towards me so I’m pretty certain that it’s time to put him in the freezer. I’m debating on taking Sammy while I’m at it. I wouldn’t have to move anybody to a breeding pin if I only have one rooster.

That would leave me without a backup but Sammy has so many faults. He has a squirrel tail, short back, yellow halo, crooked toe, ect. He is a mess no doubt about it. Just trying to decide what to do

 

[BlueTheBrahma]

Chanel’s daughter, the BlCM pullet (I think I’ve decided in Esme for her name) laid an egg today. I was at work and it was my granddad who went up to the chickens today to feed them and he sounded happy about it on the phone, ‘big and bloody dark brown’. I haven’t seen it yet but fingers crossed it’s at least as good as Chanel’s. I wasn’t really expecting her to lay yet so it was a nice surprise.
I’ll send a picture tomorrow.

 

[wrathsfarm]

Chanel’s daughter, the BlCM pullet (I think I’ve decided in Esme for her name) laid an egg today. I was at work and it was my granddad who went up to the chickens today to feed them and he sounded happy about it on the phone, ‘big and bloody dark brown’. I haven’t seen it yet but fingers crossed it’s at least as good as Chanel’s. I wasn’t really expecting her to lay yet so it was a nice surprise.
I’ll send a picture tomorrow.

That's awesome.... Looking forward to seeing it.

 

[Chey1214]

Checking in to see how my boy is looking?! It’s been a few weeks!

 

[BlueTheBrahma]

Esme’s egg (top) next to Chanel’s.

Esme’s egg from the side.

Very matt (even more so than Chanel’s) and the pigment is uneven. Top is darker than Chanel’s and the rest is lighter. Very promising, I’ll take a picture of each of her first 21.

Chanel’s first egg for reference.

 

[wrathsfarm]

View attachment 3756862Esme’s egg (top) next to Chanel’s.View attachment 3756863
Esme’s egg from the side.

Very matt (even more so than Chanel’s) and the pigment is uneven. Top is darker than Chanel’s and the rest is lighter. Very promising, I’ll take a picture of each of her first 21.View attachment 3756865Chanel’s first egg for reference.

That's lovely, yay for Esme !!!