BCM or barnyard mix?

[LB0002]

This chick was sold to us as a Black Copper Maran, but the barring on the wings has me thinking she (He? Definitely getting roo vibes) is crossed with something else. The farm also has Barred Rocks, so maybe there was some elict mating? She has feathered feet.

 

[nuthatched]

Not a bcm, maybe a Cuckoo maran

 

[WingItRanch]

Ask if the farm has Cuckoo Marans. I see feathered feet so it's a possibility that is a pure marans but not Black Copper.

Otherwise, definitely a mix. That white mark on its head is also a clue that it will feather barred.

 

[LB0002]

I reached out and you are right - they sold me a Cukoo Maran. Mystery solved. Now to wait and see if it's a hen or roo!

Ask if the farm has Cuckoo Marans. I see feathered feet so it's a possibility that is a pure marans but not Black Copper.

Otherwise, definitely a mix. That white mark on its head is also a clue that it will feather barred.