new roosters,help me pick the best ones..

[naightengale]

theres 1 blue laced red wayonette,(will prob keep him since hes the only one) and the rest are suppost to be black copper marans....some are young some are 2yo. i also have some chicks that i think are roos (FBCM) that have the feathered feet. should i hold out for them to get bigger or keep the best one of this bunch??





















also as for the hens of BCM which is better totally black or with the copper neck??

 

[WalkingOnSunshine]

There is a specific Marans thread on this board that might be a better place to post this, since you're looking for the Marans experts and it's an important decision. Me--I haven't a clue, sorry.

 

[naightengale]

i know but i was scared they wouldnt like a noob butting in on a bunch of pros.

 

[WalkingOnSunshine]

i know but i was scared they wouldnt like a noob butting in on a bunch of pros.

No way! BYCers are great, and the breed folks want to help people breed better Marans. No one want to see lots of poorly bred birds around. I've posted a question or two over there and I'm a total Marans newbie, and they were helpful. Give them a try--I bet they'll be thrilled that a newcomer to the breed is trying to do it right.