marans vs welsummers

[Illia]

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Thanks.

I do not right now, but will start this summer and next spring.

 

[greathorse]

If you can't find Black Coppers now days you aren't looking. Check out Eggbid.com, about every other egg and or chick is Black Copper. Some are from quite reputable breeders. Many are birds or chicks that were purchased a year ago from reputable breeders.

I think the breed in general has a long long way to go to be real solid. I think I am going to sell all of mine and go down a different path. I am not sure I have enough knowledge and more importantly patience to work with the breed to the extent that they still need work.

 

[Illia]

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That's the great joy of raising Marans. . . When you have the patience, the excitement, and the devotion and focus on them, it brings so much pleasure to work with them, and there is so much to learn the whole way! I love challenging breeds though - Especially ones in which you must work on both egg and bird.

 

[greathorse]

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That's the great joy of raising Marans. . . When you have the patience, the excitement, and the devotion and focus on them, it brings so much pleasure to work with them, and there is so much to learn the whole way! I love challenging breeds though - Especially ones in which you must work on both egg and bird.

The breed needs folks like you, I for sure am not being disrespectful of you or the breed. The egg and breed thing is very challenging and if you throw in the fact that (mine at least) are quite poor layers, or at least streaky layers, on again off again, I just got a headache. LOL

I think I will keep my Wheaten's and enjoy the eggs, I do like the color and leave the breeding to those that have more devotion to it.

Good for you.

 

[questions543]

Wow I guess I'm lucky then... There is a great breeder a 30 minute drive from my house who sells great FBCM for $25 a pullet or $10 a chick!