Witch rooster to breed ?

[Alexis_8966]

Hello! I’m trying to decide between 3 black copper marans roosters to use as breeders. Witch do you guys think are best ?
The (1)he’s a lonesome rooster a breeder near me is trying to sell me.

And the #(2)is 2 roosters from another breeder a bit further from me(they come togther). They both are from green fire farms.

Plz help me decide witch to purchase as my flocks breeder. Thank you

 

[HollowOfWisps]

Did the breeder with #1 say where their stock originated? Do either of the breeders do any health testing that can prove they have clean flocks? Personally, I do not buy from breeders unless they have quality show stock and proof they have done the proper health tests for their flock. I don't think it's worth it to risk introducing a permanent disease to my entire healthy flock. Sure you can save a few bucks and don't have to deal with the minimum shipping quota, but just ask around on here... many people regret not choosing either a hatchery or a reputable breeder.

 

[ShrekDawg]

I agree tails are better, but that could be genetics or he could have just lost some feathers another way.

Yeah that’s true

 

[Alexis_8966]

That could be lol I really like his color though

Okay thank you I’m going back and forth on them everyone has suck good points!

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Totally understandable lol I will say I think the tails might be better on the other two but overall I like number one better and his may grow in

I agree tails are better, but that could be genetics or he could have just lost some feathers another way.

 

[Alexis_8966]

I ended up deciding with the 2 Roos that came together. There was more siblings to pick from, I liked these best out of the rest. They are a lot bigger than I expected, size wise (witch I love). They are gentle giants! Their sisters eggs are a nice shade also. Maybe a (7) on the marans spectrum.

Both picture are different roosters. They do look very alike.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I have 12 hens, it’s my hobby but I’m wanting the best color out of my marans.

Color eggs or colored bird?

Ideally, you would be able to see the eggs that bird's mother and parental grandmother laid to see how they look since he can't lay. Obviously harder to do than said.

 

[Alexis_8966]

Color eggs or colored bird?

Ideally, you would be able to see the eggs that bird's mother and parental grandmother laid to see how they look since he can't lay. Obviously harder to do than said.

Yeah color of the eggs and well I’ve been doing research on what color plumage they should have. To only breed those.

 

[Alexis_8966]

Did the breeder with #1 say where their stock originated? Do either of the breeders do any health testing that can prove they have clean flocks? Personally, I do not buy from breeders unless they have quality show stock and proof they have done the proper health tests for their flock. I don't think it's worth it to risk introducing a permanent disease to my entire healthy flock. Sure you can save a few bucks and don't have to deal with the minimum shipping quota, but just ask around on here... many people regret not choosing either a hatchery or a reputable breeder.

I haven’t asked about testing with this particular breeder, but I’ve bought from her before and seemed legit and all good. She told me she started with greenfire farms bloodline also but over the years introduced other marans bloodline to make the eggs darker.

 

[Alexis_8966]

I love the look of number one, I think he looks prettier. I am not sure why. Good luck with this breeding project! Good replies so far!

Okay thank you !