what is thew difference between these two hens?????

[colster10000]

what is the difference between a black copper marran hen and a black star hen ????? need help fast need to verifiy her breed for 4-H

 

[PaleMelanesian]

If you're not sure, chances are it's a Black Star (also called Black Sex-Link). Marans are rare.


http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGK/Marans/BRKMarans.html
http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGP/Sex-links/BRKSexLink.html (scroll down and look for Black Sex-link. )

Marans (brown body)

Black Star (black body)

 

[ChooksChick]

Marans will have white bottoms on their feet and white skin (under the wing). The source may also tell you- if you got it from a breeder, it might be a Marans. If it was from a feed store or a hatchery, it's likely a Black Sex Link of some kind.

 

[colster10000]

full grown hens and its a black copper marran not a regulare copper marran