Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

[Debbi]

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People add the term "French" usually to denote that the birds (Marans) have feathered shanks/toes. "English" usually refers to clean-legged Marans.

Let me add, that in ALL varieites/colors of Marans, the feathered shank/toes is preferred, and if showing the birds it is neccessary. Featherless shanks in the showring is a DQ.

 

[ruth]

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Praise the Lord. I remember the first time I got one of those calls to let me know my son was back in Germany and out of Iraq - nothing like the feeling of gratitude. I'm also waiting on that same call again. As far as I know, my son has left Iraq and is enroute......

I'm so happy for you Debbi.

 

[Debbi]

Thanks Ruth! Hope you get your call soon!

 

[Hens and Roos]

Debbi- glad to hear that your son is on his way home!

Ruth- hope you get the same news soon!

 

[Debbi]

Thanks Hens!

 

[sewandgrow]

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We are Mel...........We just can't understand why you don't have a BCM rooster...!!!!! LOL

 

[sewandgrow]

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I give extras away all the time Susie................ I am always meaning to "get to" butchering but fail to do so. I don't want extras around to chance contaminating the gene pool so I get rid of them. A lady I know in a nearby town has a guy that will come by & catch anything you want to sell & buy it. I don't now at what price but if I am getting rid of them anyway, I guess it doesn't matter.

 

[sewandgrow]

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Give the hubby a "do date". Say something like, "Dear, do you think you will be able to take care of those chickens this weekend?" and then on Friday remind him with a "Do you want to do those chickens on Saturday or Sunday?" if he says Sunday then when he gets up on Sunday morning you greet him with "Today is the day!"
I'm guessing this will work on other people, it always worked when my ex did it to me!

You are too funny Mel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

 

[sewandgrow]

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ADD seems to be around alot these days.................LOL I can't complain, my husband puts things for me ahead of other things he has to do alot. AND........... I really appreciate that. He may not be a social guy but he is definetely the "Go to" guy when you want something done. He wants NOTHING to do with butchering though. He doesn't even care for chicken much & he has to leave the premises when we have a steer butchered. BUT, we all like those steaks & roasts......LOL

 

[sewandgrow]

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Good for you Debbi...I know that must have been a heavy weight on your heart.