Pekin color question

[CrystaBub]

I finally got a pic to share of both my Pekins. Is it normal for color to vary so much? One is white (female) and one is yellow (male). They are not from the same parents, however they eat the exact same thing, have the same routine, get the same amount of sunlight, and they are close to same age (8.5 mos). Any thoughts??? I just want to make sure this isn't a health issue.

 

[PirateGirl]

There is something specific that is diet related that causes white feathers to yellow, even with the same diet, your birds' metabolisms will be different and you said they are from different parents. Let me see if I can find it.

 

[Haydog03]

My Pekin’s are slightly discolored, as well! Someone said it was too much corn, sun or marigold... they suggested adding wheat to their diet. I haven’t, as it’s not a health risk. Your Pekins are beautiful, by the way!

 

[PirateGirl]

It's something to do with corn and dark greens, like kale.

 

[CrystaBub]

OH no - my male Pekin loves loves loves leafy greens - especially kale... Do you know if it causes other health issues or just discoloration?

 

[CrystaBub]

My Pekin’s are slightly discolored, as well! Someone said it was too much corn, sun or marigold... they suggested adding wheat to their diet. I haven’t, as it’s not a health risk. Your Pekins are beautiful, by the way!

Ok good i'm not the only one! And even the white Pekin's shade of white is nothing compared to my Ancona's white - it's a true bright white - makes the Pekins look dirty LOL!

 

[Haydog03]

Ok good i'm not the only one! And even the white Pekin's shade of white is nothing compared to my Ancona's white - it's a true bright white - makes the Pekins look dirty LOL!

I was relieved to hear other Pekins were yellow. I thought my ducks had rolled around in yellow paint!

 

[CrystaBub]

I was relieved to hear other Pekins were yellow. I thought my ducks had rolled around in yellow paint!

Or something worse

 

[chickens really]

Hmmm...I was told to never feed Kale Or Spinach to Poultry so I never have. Only leaves they eat are what they forage for or Romain Lettuce.

 

[Haydog03]

Or something worse

Oh gosh! I wouldn’t doubt it! They love making messes!