Marans/Orpington Cross Chicks--Possible fatal cuteness levels!

[Mahonri]

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Keep us informed, it's how new varieties come about.

I can see it now "Ninja Poodles Buff Marans"

 

[ninjapoodles]

Complete with snarly poodle label. Or better yet, my blog banner:

I should clarify--I think that this 1st generation cross is going to be a great dual-purpose bird...I'm betting that breeding them to each other would not produce as nice a result. Maybe I'll try that, too, down the road.

 

[Sissy]

What is the difference between a French Maren
black copper Maren, Coco Maren ?

 

[Sissy]

Curious as to why you chose the Black Maren?
over the other two..are they larger in size?

 

[citalk2much]

My eggs are due this weekend I hope they are that cute!! Ohhh now I am even more excited!

 

[conroy]

OMG sooo cute

 

[Settler'sDreamFarm]

How come the one chick has feathered legs....orpingtons or marans do not have feathered leg ??

 

[Solsken Farm]

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Actually many Marans do have feathered shanks. The feathered shanks are the french standard. Clean shanks are the British standard. Both are sold in the US.

 

[monarc23]

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mine are due on thursday, this week is going to be so exciting starting wednesday (cree farms amerauacanas due, thursday marans, ee x marans, orp x marans, seramas)

 

[citalk2much]

I have coturnix due wed and the crosses due on Saturday hoping for great hatches all around