International Black Copper Marans Thread - Breeding to the SOP

[ChickenWhisperer101]

only cockerels can have light beaks. but I think both your chicks have black beaks, it is just a pic. (cockerels can have black beaks as well, pullets black only).

Both of their beaks are a mix of light and dark.

 

[Minky]

My BCM Roos will loose their points from comb- they are mostly black. Funnily enough the two cuckoo marans combs seem unphased by the weather. I have bred a 12 week old CLB ( mix)with a pea comb for just this reason. I hope it stays nice and small. I am hoping he still passes on the auto sexing and blue egg gene - we will see in fall.

They’re 4 weeks today

I'm going to agree- its a cockerel. I have a 3 week old here- Im sure he's a boy- he has a smaller comb, but his wattles just started the other day.

 

[ChickenWhisperer101]

I'm going to agree- its a cockerel. I have a 3 week old here- Im sure he's a boy- he has a smaller comb, but his wattles just started the other day.

Ugh, I guess I’ll post again in a couple weeks. I’m really hoping pullet but all the signs are pointing to cockerel. I guess if it is a cockerel I’ll have to cancel my BCM cockerel order from McMurray. Not that big of a deal.
Thanks for the help guys.

 

[kcrandall]

What does the beak have to do with it?

Males tend to have horn colored beaks whereas pullets will have a black beak. It’s not 100% depending on the BCM Line. For what it’s worth I hope I’m wrong.

 

[ChickenWhisperer101]

Males tend to have horn colored beaks whereas pullets will have a black beak. It’s not 100% depending on the BCM Line. For what it’s worth I hope I’m wrong.

Ok, thanks
I’ll keep y’all posted

 

[Bantambird]

I've had some interesting hatching mishaps. Chicks that were a bit too strong for their own good... One started unzipping with too much force

 

[ChickenWhisperer101]

What age do BCM Roos start growing hackle, sickle and saddle feathers?

 

[ChickenWhisperer101]

I’ve read around 3 months.
Is this correct?
Thanks

 

[Offshoreorca]

Finally up with the flock again and getting to see my Marans eggs in person. The colour is lovely for a first try for the breed.

 

[RoosterML]

Finally up with the flock again and getting to see my Marans eggs in person. The colour is lovely for a first try for the breed.

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Love spotted eggs