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Question on Black Ameraucana

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JD Mendoza:
Hello, all I was wondering if sun can effect Black Ameraucana hen she has rusty brown feathers on one side of her feathers

Lindsay Helton:
Do you have any photos? How old is the hen?

Many birds will get a rusty hue to their plumage around the time of their molt. Out with the old and in with the new.

Another issue some color varieties encounter is brassiness. Brassiness is a defect that can occur as a result of the genetic make-up of the particular bird, exposure to sun rays or certain items in the diet.

JD Mendoza:
Hi Lindsay she is 1 year old I let them free range for couple hours

Lindsay Helton:
Based on the photo you sent it appears to be sun damage.

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