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I really value your input. Thank you! Yes my Pullets/hens have a full copper hackle I much prefer that over all blk hen with little markings.

This is one of the young cockerels, Really happy with the copper color. Had 6 and all had very nice Copper, no more yellow halo around the neck. You can see some other cockerels in the background, I did not keep this one. I prefer my roos to have copper spotting on the chest and he did not. I...

So I have been busy working with quail this year. I only did one hatch with my FBCM have 5 Pullets and 5 cockerels. Here is a photo of one Pullet all the same bird. A cockerel can be seen in the background of one photo. I even forgot how old they are 🤦‍♂️ roughly 12-16weeks. Very happy to have 5...

@Minky please someone correct me if I am wrong. It’s my understanding that while you will lose birds to mareks the ones that do survive and following generations will become immune to it. You are actually breeding resistance into your flock.

I am not sure, now that I look at the photos I see what you mean. I could not get her to stop moving when trying to take photos. I’ll have to take a closer.

Glad to see you back @Chooks man :thumbsup

One of my newer hens. I really like her, they finally getting chunky :wee. Now chooks man going to tell me no good:th:lol: That is my only Roo in the background hope all goes well this winter.

This is definitely the worse time of year for mice.

I love his rich copper color!!!:drool

I would not, don’t want that in your flock.

That’s funny I take the completely different approach, I don’t handle my roos at all. I give them their space and they give me mine. Have not had an issue doing it this way. I will say of all the Marans cockerels and roos I have hatched I have not had any aggression issues towards me.

Difficult year with trying to hatch a replacement rooster. I had a couple prospects but sold those earlier in the year knowing I would have more to select from. Well here we are at the beginning of winter and I am down to the original Roo all by himself. I like to have atleast 2 at all time...

@Chooks man to keep your blue from diluting are you going to cross back the black every 3-4 generations?

It is very fun now concentrating on one breed and working with them. Now I completely understand why it’s not as satisfying buying the perfect bird but much more rewarding working with your own birds seeing the growth and changes

This is my favorite pullet, I love her head she is just so sleek.

I have I think 15 cockerels and I don’t like any right now.:th I have this one that I am watching from the hatch but I am not excited for some reason that is his sibling Pullet and you can see the Pullets size is nearly the same I am very excited the Pullets are getting bigger.

Like I said it could be just the picture. It’s always tough to get the perfect picture.

Look how wide this little guy is standing

For such a big bird his legs are so close together. Maybe it’s just the way he is standing in that one picture??

In my experience you are better off not making pets of your cockerels. The more you play with the now I think the worse they will be later. They will see you as part of the flock and try to control you because that is the job of a rooster. Keep your distance and pet your hens not the rooster. I...