Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

[Organics North]

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Hi, I grind fresh and also sprout.
Feel free to PM me if you want info on the sprouting..
Most folks feed them whole as a treat.. I use then as part of my formulated feed. (You can see that on my byc page)
I do not worry about summer as it does not get very hot where I am and the birds free range so they eat very little feed.

ON

 

[Barred Rocks forever]

was outside today and figured you guys would like some pics of my marans

and this is him saying i dont want anymore pictures taken of me lol

can anyone tell when the hens may lay ?

 

[Want Less]

Hi everyone! We are hoping to add a few black copper marans to our small flock this upcoming year. We are in Eastern NC and wondering if there are any breeders anywhere from Raleigh --> east? (that ideally we could buy from within driving distance and not ship)

If not, can anyone recommend a reputable breeder that can ship babies? Between me & a friend of mine we'd probably want 4-5 girls and one rooster. We dont need "show quality" birds, but we'd like "decent" quality birds in case we want to hatch a few eggs down the road (for ourself, not to sell)

Also, what would you expect to pay for "decent" (not show) quality BCM chicks? Anything, or any sources I should steer away from?

Any and all info appreciated

 

[they'reHISchickens]

*jumping for joy* Our blue copper marans hen hatched June 15 just laid her first egg!!!
She has been in and out of the nest box all day and just now we found it laying broken half-way up the ramp on the other coop!! I guess it finally slipped out!
Pictures will come when she finally gets it right, but we are tickled pink right now

 

[sewandgrow]

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I am so totally confused..........Are you saying this chick that looks like the Ameracuana is a BCM from 2 BCM parents?

 

[geebs]

No... I am saying it is a Golden Salmon from two BCMarans parents.

 

[Organics North]

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Nice
Solid colors? or do some have copper?

My pullets started at 21 weeks. I here longer much of the time.

ON

 

[Illia]

Gah! I saw a squirrel tail. . . . Still, nice to see solid Blacks around here.

 

[Barred Rocks forever]

just solids thank you
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Nice
Solid colors? or do some have copper?

My pullets started at 21 weeks. I here longer much of the time.

ON

 

[Barred Rocks forever]

thank u can somone link me the standard ? whats squirrel tail is it a DQ ? other people mentioned it to me
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