Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

[Debbi]

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Don,

Such things as an extra point in comb, sparse shank feathering, maybe even lighter or darker eye (although I tend to be an eye freak!). In an otherwise outstanding bird, I believe there would be more good passed on than bad. Especially when bred to a bird that compliments or has none of those faults.

Debbi, I agree 100% and we should worry about the type before worrying about the other stuff. I never been afraid to breed a bird with faults if it is something that I can control.

BINGO!! The first thing you should see when looking at a bird or any animal is the type. If you can't tell it's a Marans by looking at it, then all is lost. You need to look at the WHOLE picture, then tear it apart piece by piece, and cull or use accordingly.

 

[pinkchick]

"Build the barn first and paint it later"
quote borrowed from a BYC buddy!

 

[snowbird]

Will ad that I do not consider the white wing and tail or white undercolor to be a small fault. These faults I will not use again for any reason.

We all have opinions and that is what the forums are for to learn from others that have a differing opinion.

 

[fowlman01]

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Hi Don,

Lucky that I even saw this. I was racing yesterday and didn't get home until late last night and am now walking around in a fog.

I guess they are finished with the proposed Standard, so in my opinion judges will go with the standard brown red description. Copper (deep orange in the BRed) with a narrow dark stripe through the middle of each feather terminating in a point near it's lower extremity.

I will ask and get a better determination from the club.

Walt

 

[Debbi]

I think, as far as the shank feathering goes, I would rather have heavy feathering on my roo. That way, you can fix any hens that may have none or sparse feathering. As long as it's on the outside of the leg and end toe, and not expanding to the whole leg or inside toes, let there be feathers! JMHO

 

[Debbi]

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AMEN SISTER!

 

[snowbird]

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Hi Don,

Lucky that I even saw this. I was racing yesterday and didn't get home until late last night and am now walking around in a fog.

I guess they are finished with the proposed Standard, so in my opinion judges will go with the standard brown red description. Copper (deep orange in the BRed) with a narrow dark stripe through the middle of each feather terminating in a point near it's lower extremity.

I will ask and get a better determination from the club.

Walt

Thanks Walt, I appreciate the info.

 

[snowbird]

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Debbi, I have a Cuckoo male that has really nice foot feathering, but has one problem the middle toe also has a couple of small feathers on both feet. Do you have any idea of where this is coming from, looks like some cochin blood mixed in but I have no idea.

 

[fowlman01]

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Don,

Such things as an extra point in comb, sparse shank feathering, maybe even lighter or darker eye (although I tend to be an eye freak!). In an otherwise outstanding bird, I believe there would be more good passed on than bad. Especially when bred to a bird that compliments or has none of those faults.

I agree.

As far as shank feathering - from what I have been told, it should run all the way down the shank and the outside toe without a break in feathering. I think so long as it does, whether it's very light or very heavy should not be any deduction either way. I could be wrong, but this is how I interpret it.

This is pretty much what has been described to me in regard to the proposed Standard, although heavy shank feathering is not a good thing.

LEGS and TOES: Legs set well apart and straight when viewed from the front.
Lower Thighs – strong and well feathered
Shanks – medium length, stout, and straight; lightly feathered down the outer sides.
Toes – four long and well-separated toes on each foot. Outer toes lightly feathered, middle toes free from feathers.


Walt

 

[fowlman01]

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Hi Don,

Lucky that I even saw this. I was racing yesterday and didn't get home until late last night and am now walking around in a fog.

I guess they are finished with the proposed Standard, so in my opinion judges will go with the standard brown red description. Copper (deep orange in the BRed) with a narrow dark stripe through the middle of each feather terminating in a point near it's lower extremity.

I will ask and get a better determination from the club.

Walt

Thanks Walt, I appreciate the info.

I just sent them an email..

Walt