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Sex these feather legged Cuckoo Marans!

Discussion in 'What Breed Or Gender is This?' started by Andora, Mar 19, 2009.

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  1. Mar 19, 2009 Post #1 of 15
    Andora

    Andora Songster

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    I got these chicks from a fellow BYC member today.


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  2. Mar 19, 2009 Post #2 of 15
    Katy

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    Are you sure they're cuckoos? Mine never have that much white on them as chicks.
     
  3. Mar 19, 2009 Post #3 of 15
    Andora

    Andora Songster

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    I don't know! They're feathered legged for sure. I got them from Pop57 on here today, and he has adult Marans...
     
  4. Mar 19, 2009 Post #4 of 15
    TheDuckCrew

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    they are ADORABLE!!!! i'm so jealous. i think you'll have to share pictures once they get older
     
  5. Mar 19, 2009 Post #5 of 15
    TheNewMrsEvans

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    Well 2 is a boy...the others probably pullets, but it's a little early to tell for sure don't you think! [​IMG]
    They are some of the prettiest chickies I've ever seen...the markings are so cool...hope they turn out to be beautiful birds for you.
     
  6. Mar 19, 2009 Post #6 of 15
    Lucky Ducky

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    I think, based on comparing them with the ones in my brooder right now, that 2 and 4 are roos.
     
  7. Mar 19, 2009 Post #7 of 15
    jenjscott

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    Mine have that much white on them, I also got a yellow with dark spots on it (sport?).
     
  8. Mar 19, 2009 Post #8 of 15
    Pumpkinpup

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    It has been my experience that if they have a distinct round yellow spot on the head, they are likely males. [​IMG]
     
  9. Mar 19, 2009 Post #9 of 15
    Andora

    Andora Songster

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    I can't wait to see how they feather out!

    I thought #4 looked roo-ish just based on the expression and stance in that picture. We're hoping for at least two pullets, since two of the marans belong to TubbyChicken and two are mine, that way we could each have a pair.
     
  10. Mar 19, 2009 Post #10 of 15
    serendipity22

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    awwww, they're so cute!
     
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