Marans Thread for Posting Pics of Your Eggs, Chicks and Chickens

[Chef]

I've seen it both ways now. It seems that the people that know what they are talking about are calling it a "spring". I know what the definition of a "sprig" is, but I'm no expert on the chicken terminology. I was just repeating what I read from other post that sounded logical. Maybe someone can give some clarity on this?


Chef

 

[amazondoc]

Quote:
It's a sprig.

This one's straight from the APA -- http://www.apa-abayouthprogramsite.org/Edu_Material/Showmanship%20Knowledge.pdf

This one's from the CT Poultry Breeders Society -- http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache...g"&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=12&gl=us&client=firefox-a

 

[onthespot]

I second the "sprig" as the correct word.

 

[Chef]

Quote:
It's a sprig.

This one's straight from the APA -- http://www.apa-abayouthprogramsite.org/Edu_Material/Showmanship%20Knowledge.pdf

This one's from the CT Poultry Breeders Society -- http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache...g"&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=12&gl=us&client=firefox-a

Very good! Thank you! I stand corrected.

This is the perfect example of why this site is so good.

So is this sprig thing not very common or is it that no one wants to admit they have birds with sprigs. I would just like to hear the concensus on this preticular abnormality in this breed. Is it something that needs to be culled or will it ever be able to be eradicated? Reason I am so curious is that I recentely purchased a pair of bc marans from a breeder that sent me a cockerel with an apparent sprig. I'm trying to come to a conclusion on what steps I should take.

Again thanks for the reference!

Chef

 

[onthespot]

It is my novice opinion that a lot of breeders, even some of the "founding fathers" crossed their stock with penedesencas to help darken egg color. I think most birds with sprigs are P crosses. I don't care if they came from the queen herself, if her birds are sprouting sprigs in their combs, there is penedesencas in the woodpile. Just my novice opinion, of course. (C'mon Patty, tell people how you REALLY feel. Don't hold back...)

 

[amazondoc]

I believe you can find sprigs in any breed -- not just Marans, and not just Marans/Pene crosses. I can't tell ya anything about frequency, though!

 

[ginasmarans]

Got these today. I added the white and light brown for contrast.

 

[drom]

Actually, that's what we love about you Patty

But, that is very interesting. I wonder how that gene works?

 

[littlepeddler]

Found it.!! WOW! I 'll find out something. If I can.

 

[tgcole]

Regarding the great chick sexing contest on page 152:

The chicks are now old enough that I think?? I can tell.

Blue Roo
Green Hen
Orange Hen
White Roo
Red Hen
Yellow Hen

We have two chick experts among us. Gamebirdsonly was first to reply with 100% accuracy followed closely by hcammack who was also 100%.

Honorable mentions go to Drom and chickenlittle1 with 5 of 6 correct.

Gamebirdsonly, please PM me to claim your prize. But first, you must share your secret technique.

Is it spring yet??????

Greg