Which French black copper marans rooster do I keep?

[Fanci Feathers Marans]

I really like that tail. It will grow a bit, still, but that's all well and good. I just really like it.

 

[craychixlay]

Very good!

I see the white spot under his tail. Is the other spot above his tail? If so, I don't think it's much to worry about.

If not, I'm afraid I can't see. Where is it exactly?

I really appreciate your input! Thanks!

 

[craychixlay]

None of my other birds have white on them at all. I don't want to introduce it... But also don't know what I'm doing . In the end, I just want pretty eggs!

 

[Fanci Feathers Marans]

Not even sure if its his, since it looks like it's about to fall off. I wouldn't be too concerned with it. It's not in a large enough area, nor is the entire feather white.

You have some very nice birds, especially for being so young. Nice size, all good tail angles, and dark eggs.

None of my other birds have white on them at all. I don't want to introduce it... But also don't know what I'm doing . In the end, I just want pretty eggs!

YeOh, but you have such pretty birds to work with! You got them from a good breeder. They are nice and beefy.

Maybe take them to a show and have a judge look at them? I'm sure they will do well.

Post those last two photos in this thread. https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...s-thread-breeding-to-the-sop.1122465/page-516

I still don't think that little patch of white down is a big deal, but that's just my opinion.

 

[Abriana]

4-5 is good. Here's a chart.
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Wow I would love to have some that lay the very last egg on the chart-the deep reddish color. Gorgeous!

 

[snowbird]

The last one has one white feather though. And some lighter feathers on rump. Still sticking with the last pic?

Just a short thing here. These would be fine if you are only breeding for eggs with no intention of breeding to the APA SOP down the road. The third male looks to have a wry tail, and the tail set is real high. Be very careful of what you read on these Forums.

 

[craychixlay]

Just a short thing here. These would be fine if you are only breeding for eggs with no intention of breeding to the APA SOP down the road. The third male looks to have a wry tail, and the tail set is real high. Be very careful of what you read on these Forums.

Which one would you choose to breed?

 

[Fanci Feathers Marans]

Just a short thing here. These would be fine if you are only breeding for eggs with no intention of breeding to the APA SOP down the road. The third male looks to have a wry tail, and the tail set is real high. Be very careful of what you read on these Forums.

Wry? Well, poop. I'm glad you showed up, because I don't see it. Untrained eye, I guess. Sorry, craychix.