Marans?

[Kismet]

I bought the chicken pictured below at a Swap. I was told it was a blue Marans pullet. Well, it may be blue, but it has developed a crow, so I know it is a cock. But it is developing a rose comb, and I looked up Marans combs and they are single.

Anyone have an idea of what it might be?

 

[M To The Maxx]

I think it is a Blue andualasian hen

 

[rancher hicks]

I've been reading "Storeys" again and your bird stands to straight to be a marans. It looks to me to have some "game" bird in it. I have no idea why people lie about their birds. I hope you didn't pay to much for it. I advise anyone who can to buy a copy of "storeys" and keep it in the car. If you haven't named him yet I would call him "history".

 

[jacyjones]

I have a young maran roo and he is nothing like yours. He has feathers down the outside of his legs and is not so upright. he is 13 weeks and has a more cockerel shaped body with plumed tail and the beginnings of spurs. He is very handsome.

 

[rancher hicks]

FYI marans with feathered legs are "french marans" clean legged marans are "American marans".

 

[juliecox]

I agree, if that's his usual stance, he doesn't look like a Marans. Unless he was craning his neck to check out something suspicious! XD

 

[ve]

Your bird is mix.He has rose comb,I think feathered legs-why not Marans-Wyandote mix

 

[Rosecomb-Ryan]

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I agree could be but who knows. Not like he will lay darkish eggs. lol

 

[jacyjones]

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Thanks - did not know that - you live and learn. he is my first maran.

 

[Kismet]

Thanks, Everyone, for your input. Too bad, he's not female. Then he'd be good for something.

A mixed cock is not a good breeding choice.

I really appreciate all your observations!