Thanks. I be been trying to read different sources about their molting and it is still unclear to me.
But with what you have said and what it seems to say from what I read, this is normal. It is very confusing and intriguing.
So now I am thinking they keep their color until mating? If so that is awesome. As you can tell I am clueless about my little ones.
I have domestic Ducks, one goose, lots of chickens, a Peacock and Two potbelly pigs. Everyone is free range. The little guys now come to join everyone for feeding time. I put their food a bit away from other but they join th crowd as often as not.
They are so dang cute. One hen is pinioned and the pair aren’t. I sure hope the pair stay because of the food. If they migrate, about when would that happen? I live in southern Montana. I’m in process of setting up a floating house for them for the winter and feeding.
Thanks for reading my winded inquiry. Carol