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buffed orpingtons losing feather colour

Discussion in 'General breed discussions & FAQ' started by ValerieJean, Sep 21, 2010.

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  1. Sep 21, 2010 #1
    ValerieJean

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    I've had buffeds for 3 years now. I bought replacements this year and noticed how pale my 'old layers' are. Is losing colour a sign of aging or are they simply starting to molt? Other than colour they seem healthy and active.

    thanks for any help.
     
  3. Sep 21, 2010 #2
    snowbird

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    Quote:If they are outside the Sun will bleach them out.
     
  5. Sep 21, 2010 #3
    Chris09

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    Age and sunlight will fade them...

    Chris
     
  7. Sep 21, 2010 #4
    Celtic Hill

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    Like everyone else said its from sun and age. What you can do is look at the shafts of their wing feathers, if they are a pale color find a rooster who's shafts are a darker red color and it will bring the color back in the offspring. Buffs can be a hard color to breed, good luck!
     

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