Question about black runner

[rgn87]

I have two black runners and they have a distinct green tint like Cayugas, is this normal?

 

[the duck whisperer]

yes it is normal. it can depend on lighting how greenish the look to. some have more greenishness than others though.

 

[duckyfromoz]

Very Normal. It has to do with sunlight reflecting off them . Also over time their beaks may fade to a blue- totally normal as well..and further down the road- if female they will start to show white feathers growing...just a sign of age. Its a pity that happens so often in the black ducks as they are absolutely gorgeous.

But you..

You may want to put up some pictures of those duckies just to be sure...

 

[the duck whisperer]

i agree. i wanna see some pics. Black runners are beautiful!

 

[MysticalMom]

My Black Runner, Raven, has that beautiful green sheen in the sun, a beautiful all black bill and lays beautiful green/blue eggs.

I wish you could see her better in this pic. See her in the group? I really need to take some new ones. This was when I first got them a few months back and they were in their little newbie pen waiting to be introduced to the flock..

 

[tia]

Here is my black runner, Daffodil. When the light is on her just right you can see green. I don't think you can in this picture.

 

[gofasterstripe]

Does anyone have chocolate Runners...they get a green tint in the sun, but it can also change to purple and blues..very pretty.

 

[TLWR]

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Cadbury gets the bluish tint in the sun. Sometimes a tiny bit green and only ever at her wings.

 

[BHep]

Hmmmm.....been thinking of ordering some black & chocolate. Now it is for sure, that I will.

 

[gofasterstripe]

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Cadbury gets the bluish tint in the sun. Sometimes a tiny bit green and only ever at her wings.

My chocs had green down their heads and neck last year but their wings are where the pretty colours come in