This all began with a seemingly innocent question..

[Island Coppers]

That is a beautiful coop, love the nests! Where are the roosts? Are they on the opposite wall? Welcome! Thanks for joining.

Also, is there an enclosed run, or just not yet? Pics of chicks are appreciated, too!

The roosts are just to the left of the nests, so they can enjoy the view.
Right now an enclosed garden area is the run. But a new run is a couple of spots down the list..

 

[Island Coppers]

One of the darkest of the first eggs from the Marans

and the four guys from the local Greenfire related line, my avatar.

Welcome! We would love some pics if you have any!

 

[TwoCrows]

One of the darkest of the first eggs from the Marans

and the four guys from the local Greenfire related line

WOW....your birds are stunning, and those eggs are gorgeous!!

You might want to start a thread on your birds and journeys in our Pictures and Stories forum, lots of our members have threads on their flocks, there is another member @wrathsfarm that keeps Marans and has a thread there too.... https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/pictures-stories-of-my-chickens.39/

 

[Island Coppers]

Thank you. I think the credit must really go to the breeders who allowed me to purchase genetics that they and others a labored for years to maintain and preserve.

 

[TwoCrows]

Thank you. I think the credit must really go to the breeders who allowed me to purchase genetics that they and others a labored for years to maintain and preserve.

You can't go wrong with preserved Heritage type breeds!

 

[wrathsfarm]

WOW....your birds are stunning, and those eggs are gorgeous!!

You might want to start a thread on your birds and journeys in our Pictures and Stories forum, lots of our members have threads on their flocks, there is another member @wrathsfarm that keeps Marans and has a thread there too.... https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/pictures-stories-of-my-chickens.39/

Thanks for the tag @TwoCrows I get all warm and fuzzy when I see other Marans. @Island Coppers has actually found the SOP Marans thread also, which is always cool seeing new members with a passion for Marans. Altho, mines borderline obsession with a Black Copper straight jacket.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I remember you from your Chinese shipping crate coop thread and the picture of your boys.

 

[Tookie]

Welcome to BYC! Nice to meet you, we're so glad to have you here. Good luck with all your plans! You have a gorgeous coop by the way!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and a belated welcome! It's nice to meet you!

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and a belated welcome to BYC!

I love your gorgeous coop, and you have some very beautiful chickens, too!