this new thread is specific to marans chooks genetic make up , what it a genome of each variety and how to breed them to SOP . we try to talk and highlight the original French SOP but we can descuss other SOP as well like US and UK .they are almost similar just few variation ,
most peoples are interested in the famous marans variety Black copper marans BCM the most popular and dominant . well spread around a world .
we will go through the french SOP by explainning each trait ,what are the genes regulating or responsible for the trait and how to to breed it true or eliminate it completly from the flock .
marans caracterictic as described by SOP;
solid farm hen. The slightly inclined back gives, the ideal type, a minimum length to the shape of the body that overall must fit into a rectangular shape. In the cock, the back is a slightly flat, slightly long, and a little sloped to the rear. The hens, however, have a more horizontal back, than that of the cocks, but should never be too short.
The drawings shown here make it possible to visualize these various elements:
I will go through explainning each point and posting photos as example for you guys to see .
all the photos will be mostly from my flocks but not all ,I will import some photos fro different surces if I need or use some photos from the International Black copper marans like @Bantambird silver black. she has high quality flock .
chooks man
most peoples are interested in the famous marans variety Black copper marans BCM the most popular and dominant . well spread around a world .
we will go through the french SOP by explainning each trait ,what are the genes regulating or responsible for the trait and how to to breed it true or eliminate it completly from the flock .
marans caracterictic as described by SOP;
THE SHAPE OF THE BODY
On the whole, the body, of the cock and the hen, must always show itself as being rather powerful. At the same time, this concept in the Marans, covers several desired characteristics that should be met:- - a broad, rather prominent chest, neither flat nor shallow
- - a full abdomen
- - medium height on the legs
- - a good width in the shoulders, neither skimpy nor narrow
- - a long neck, rather strong to the head
- - robust thighs
- - a strong base to the tail
- - a rather long back, indicating mass
solid farm hen. The slightly inclined back gives, the ideal type, a minimum length to the shape of the body that overall must fit into a rectangular shape. In the cock, the back is a slightly flat, slightly long, and a little sloped to the rear. The hens, however, have a more horizontal back, than that of the cocks, but should never be too short.
The drawings shown here make it possible to visualize these various elements:
I will go through explainning each point and posting photos as example for you guys to see .
all the photos will be mostly from my flocks but not all ,I will import some photos fro different surces if I need or use some photos from the International Black copper marans like @Bantambird silver black. she has high quality flock .
chooks man
Following and adding to my notes. 
