Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

[bigshawn]

If I could jump in and ask a ?, where are the Black Marans one doesn't see much of them??

 

[pinkchick]

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I've been threatening DH (that's what he call's it...threatening LOL) that I've had the itch to purchase some hatching eggs for about the 2 months....problem was I didn't know what kind, but don't let me stop you from bidding girlfriend...I was pleasantly surprized to see how many fanciers those eggs have. It will be interesting.

 

[Zanna]

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Good morning all!! I am guessing the older guy was from the 5/17 hatch and the younger guy from the 5/31 hatch. I got a dozen chicks from Sue from 3 different hatchings each a week apart

 

[pinkchick]

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Pure solid Black, Blue and Splash Marans are very rare. Knowing for sure that they do not have the copper or Birchen gene in them is very hard. Alot of "Solid" Marans out there are really copper/birchen Marans that are OVERLY melanized and do not show the copper because the melanization has covered it. If looking for truly pure solid Black, Blue and Splash Marans do alot of homework and asking of questions to find what you are after or a person could find that they paid alot of good money for Black or Blue Coppers that just do not show any copper. A person can find alot of reputable breeders to work with through the Marans of America Club or Marans Chicken Club USA and many here on BYC as well, just takes some digging and the nerve to ask important questions. If someone doesn't want to answer questions about their birds or birds history......MOVE ON...don't waste your time.

 

[gilavina]

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Me thinks Kim might have a new obsession brewing over there.

Yay!! I'm not alone! hahahaha Time to start a birchen thread eh?

The Birchen obsession started a while ago...it's just that I didn't have any in my hot little hands to look at in real life.

Bidding on some eggies in the Hatching Eggs section to for giggles. Thinking positive thoughts......."those eggies will be mine."

I'm just teasin ya! Its refreshing to know I'm not alone haha That's all

what ones are you eyeing? I purposely don't go there right now so I don't end up bidding on something...

If my girls in the barn "just happen to go broody" then slipping some eggies under them doesn't really count right?

 

[gilavina]

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that's true! I forgot that your Bill was clean legged! I hope these birchens work out well for you!

 

[pinkchick]

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The Birchen obsession started a while ago...it's just that I didn't have any in my hot little hands to look at in real life.

Bidding on some eggies in the Hatching Eggs section to for giggles. Thinking positive thoughts......."those eggies will be mine."

I'm just teasin ya! Its refreshing to know I'm not alone haha That's all

what ones are you eyeing? I purposely don't go there right now so I don't end up bidding on something...

If my girls in the barn "just happen to go broody" then slipping some eggies under them doesn't really count right?

I know you were just teasing. It's all good!

and nope sure doesn't count if the broody happens to finds a couple of eggs to sit on.

 

[pinkchick]

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Good morning all!! I am guessing the older guy was from the 5/17 hatch and the younger guy from the 5/31 hatch. I got a dozen chicks from Sue from 3 different hatchings each a week apart

Thank you my dear!

Writing that down right now.

 

[pinkchick]

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The Birchen obsession started a while ago...it's just that I didn't have any in my hot little hands to look at in real life.

Bidding on some eggies in the Hatching Eggs section to for giggles. Thinking positive thoughts......."those eggies will be mine."

I'm just teasin ya! Its refreshing to know I'm not alone haha That's all

what ones are you eyeing? I purposely don't go there right now so I don't end up bidding on something...

If my girls in the barn "just happen to go broody" then slipping some eggies under them doesn't really count right?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=582036

 

[Debbi]

Yeh, I had to go look!

Nice shank feathering on them!