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[lonnyandrinda]

So do the French Black Copper Marans need feathers on the legs to be French?

In general yes.

Before BCMs were accepted in the American Poultry Association, people either bred to the "English standard" (clean shanks) or the "French standard" (Feathered shanks). As they were accepted into the APA with feathered shanks in their SOP, the correct name is Black Copper Marans and they are supposed to have feathered legs even they don't always have them. I breed to the feathered legs and on my website I make to note I am breeding toward the Standard of Perfection. This should tell serious breeders/buyers that they have feathered legs.

 

[Hearts4Animals]

Here's a little better pic of my FBCM cockerel. Once again at 17weeks.

Thank you. Beautiful Bird.

 

[Hearts4Animals]

In general yes.

Before BCMs were accepted in the American Poultry Association, people either bred to the "English standard" (clean shanks) or the "French standard" (Feathered shanks). As they were accepted into the APA with feathered shanks in their SOP, the correct name is Black Copper Marans and they are supposed to have feathered legs even they don't always have them. I breed to the feathered legs and on my website I make to note I am breeding toward the Standard of Perfection. This should tell serious breeders/buyers that they have feathered legs.

Thanks. I thought so. My Wheaton Marans all have feathered legs. I would love to be able to take the Golden Salmon and give them feather legs.

 

[Hearts4Animals]

Is it the Blanchard sale or Newcastle one this weekend? Trying to get back on track with schedule.

 

[FowlTerritory]

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Thanks. I thought so. My Wheaton Marans all have feathered legs. I would love to be able to take the Golden Salmon and give them feather legs.

Yes I am really hoping my Golden Salmon Marans get nice feathered legs. They are just starting to get feathers on their legs now, we'll see. Here are a couple of not so great pics, but you can make them out.

Taken at 15 weeks, two different cockerels.

 

[artsyrobin]

Had our second egg today. WooHoo!!! Hopefully all will start laying soon. I just put in a nesting box. Since only five should be laying soon just went with one. have a giant eight slot box for later.

you know, no matter how many nests there are, one will be the absolute favorite....

 

[Hearts4Animals]

you know, no matter how many nests there are, one will be the absolute favorite....

I am sure that is true. Isn't it always with the kids? One always wants one thing, then they all want it.

 

[kimberlischicks]

Anyone in the Noble, Norman, Blanchard, Lindsay area have a few good layers for sale?

 

[Ginger Assassin]

Are NN's loud? Are they good layers?

 

[spunkychickenmomma]

Are NN's loud? Are they good layers?

My Naked Necks are the best layers I have. Mine are not loud, but I have only hens. There are 2 breeds that I will always have in my "staple" flock. Naked Necks being the top pick and Ameracuana and or EEs being the second.