Wrath's Marans

[BlueTheBrahma]

@BlueTheBrahma
15 more pics... Got 1 decent one. But it shows this little stands out amongst the others. More all over, blackish body color with copper tinge in the shoulders and you actually see the head spot, also.View attachment 4103806View attachment 4103805View attachment 4103807

Yes the first photo is a good one. I do see what you mean. Maybe it’s genes from the silvers making the others paler, even if they are coppers. (Kong is the sire, right?)

 

[BlueTheBrahma]

@wrathsfarm how are the older cockerels now, the ones we had our eyes on from last season?

 

[wrathsfarm]

Annnnd...I'm calling it a male.

Step right up, folks and place your bets, Wrath needs a NPIP cert.

 

[BlueTheBrahma]

Annnnd...I'm calling it a male.

Step right up, folks and place your bets, Wrath needs a NPIP cert.

The reason I’m saying pullet is because those wings are very big for its age, plus there’s some shoulder feathering, which I’ve found pullets get first. But then again, I was almost certain Chanel was a boy for six weeks. Only time will tell, I also don’t know if I’ve heard of hens hatching with the head spot…

 

[BlueTheBrahma]

Annnnd...I'm calling it a male.

Step right up, folks and place your bets, Wrath needs a NPIP cert.

I’ll bet it’s a girl. If I loose, I’ll hatch more marans!

 

[wrathsfarm]

Yes the first photo is a good one. I do see what you mean. Maybe it’s genes from the silvers making the others paler, even if they are coppers. (Kong is the sire, right?)

Could be...I'm clueless. But I do noticed not much white on it so it's eye catching compared to the others.
Yes, Kong x Solo.. W/W had 6 more eggs from this cross. 1 hatched at least 2 days early, 4 were clear and 1 late quitter. This lone chick I found dead the morning after I placed 5 OEs under her. No explanation, I can only guess...failure to thrive or got crushed maybe?

So these 7 with Chloe are all we got so far. I may set more just for the fun before I move her over. Better than having to separate Solo back out, clear her out then wait for eggs again.

 

[wrathsfarm]

@wrathsfarm how are the older cockerels now, the ones we had our eyes on from last season?

I'll get some pics tomorrow if it's nicer out.
I'm not liking W/G from Raven too much.
Y/0 from Momma looks to be the better of the 2.

 

[wrathsfarm]

The reason I’m saying pullet is because those wings are very big for its age, plus there’s some shoulder feathering, which I’ve found pullets get first. But then again, I was almost certain Chanel was a boy for six weeks.

Only time will tell, I also don’t know if I’ve heard of hens hatching with the head spot…

I've been wondering about this and what causes it and why it's sporadic.
It's a really neat anomaly nonetheless.

 

[wrathsfarm]

Welcome to Round "I can't remember..because I have eggs everywhere"
The 20 on the left are from our very own @2ndTink.
Ermine Ameracaunas, Ermine x EE and something else I can't remember because again...I have eggs everywhere. Thank you, Tink I'm super excited.

And 18 BCMs for some grow outs.

 

[wrathsfarm]

Grabbed a few pics of Lil Black and her 5. (2- F3 BCM's and 3 OE's)