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Just from a brief once over of breeders' discussions about this, it looks like breeds with yellow skin are more prone to having the brass-colored iridescence. Maybe that's what she meant by this?

Yes, it can be passed down, that's why I mentioned genetics can play a part in it as well. But poor diet or illness during molt reportedly can cause a bird who otherwise would not have that banding to grow it in as well. I don't think that those things are mutually exclusive? I do not...

So, my understanding is that genetics control the color of that iridescent sheen above all else. If they are going to have a green sheen, then they're going to have it. What you probably were hearing was about what I believe is called 'banding'? Improper diet during molt, one lacking the proper...