Witch rooster to breed ?

[Pampered chicken girl]

It's in the post

Oh I just saw it! Whoops!

 

[Alexis_8966]

How many hens do you have? Is option #2 with both males certain? Do you have to take both? Also are you breeding for hobby, the egg color or show?

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

 

[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.

 

[CrspyChkn]

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!

 

[rod5591]

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

I like #1

 

[Alexis_8966]

I like #11

#1 ?

 

[CrspyChkn]

Number one looks wider. Are you willing to eat extra males? If so, I would go for him personally.

Hmmmmm, maybe that is why I think he looks prettier. I like big roosters...

 

[Alexis_8966]

Hmmmmm, maybe that is why I think he looks prettier. I like big roosters...

Yeah ! Big roosters are so awesome. Marans are such gentle giants.

 

[CrspyChkn]

Yeah ! Big roosters are so awesome. Marans are such gentle giants.

My favorite are Jersey Giants so far.

 

[Alexis_8966]

I would go with #1 then for three reasons:

1. The other two roosters look a little lanky compared to 1. Maran roosters should be a little more compact.

2. You have already purchased from her

3. One rooster is easier to deal with than two.

Mmmm great points ! The one rooster is a bit older than the other two also…