Marans genetic and how to breed them to SOP

[Chooks man]

chooks man is away and will reply when he gets back. he always does.

thank s @chickengr
I m trying to fix my internet ,soon it is done i ll be with you guys .
in town working from a coffee shop Wi Fi
chooks man

 

[konachicks]

May I get opinions on these three BCM Cockerels?

 

[konachicks]

May I get opinions on these three BCM Cockerels?

Here is anoth pic of C cause he’s a weirdo and won’t stand straight lol named him goober

 

[Chooks man]

May I get opinions on these three BCM Cockerels?

cockerel A is super class the best one and the more correct of the 3 .
he has a correct body type ,correct tail and great body pattern for his age .
chooks man

 

[Chooks man]

@konachicks this guy is sublime .he is the one to keep .
chooks man

 

[Cowgirl_Attitude]

We have decided to work with BCM and we purchased some chicks from a breeder near us. Our babies are now 4 months old and I am working on developing my eye for the breed. These are our Cockerel choices from what we have already purchased. I admit these are not the best photos. I will work on getting more photos!

I am looking for the best for SOP but I am aware they all have faults and they all have a lot more growing to do. We also purchased 7 pullets.

 

[wrathsfarm]

We have decided to work with BCM and we purchased some chicks from a breeder near us. Our babies are now 4 months old and I am working on developing my eye for the breed. These are our Cockerel choices from what we have already purchased. I admit these are not the best photos. I will work on getting more photos!

I am looking for the best for SOP but I am aware they all have faults and they all have a lot more growing to do. We also purchased 7 pullets.

Very pretty boys you have.
We also have a very active Marans SOP thread here...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ng-to-the-sop.1122465/page-2304#post-27403750

It's filled with tons of helpful info from all our Marans experts and breeders.

I'm sure everyone there would love to see pics also and help with any questions you might have. I'm still learning all I can to better my BCM flock towards SOP and darker eggs and everyone there is very helpful with my many questions and concerns.

 

[NorthwoodsChick]

One of my BBS girls is laying purple eggs. I have had 3 so far, and today’s egg is a beautiful ombré.

I believe the hen is the blue copper Marans. It could be the splash but I see the blue near the nests more often. I hope it’s the blue; would love to breed for that heavy bloom to continue.

pic 1: The Isbar laid the green speckled and the blue copper Marans (Clover) is who I think laid the purple.

 

[BlueTheBrahma]

One of my BBS girls is laying purple eggs. I have had 3 so far, and today’s egg is a beautiful ombré.

I believe the hen is the blue copper Marans. It could be the splash but I see the blue near the nests more often. I hope it’s the blue; would love to breed for that heavy bloom to continue.

pic 1: The Isbar laid the green speckled and the blue copper Marans (Clover) is who I think laid the purple.

This is heavy bloom, the outer layer of the egg. The correct amount makes the Marans egg nice and glossy, but too much makes them purple and cloudy. Will likely reduce as she gets used to the laying cycle.