RIR,s getting blonde feathers?

[bsshog40]

So I've noticed a couple of my RIR's getting some blonde feathers. Googling tells me that's not normal. Could be a deficiency? Does anyone know what this may be and the cause? Thanks for any help.

 

[TheChickenGirl16]

I don’t know what it is, mine have it too…. But mostly on their backs where the roosters jump. I’ve never thought anything of it.

 

[bsshog40]

I don’t know what it is, mine have it too…. But mostly on their backs where the roosters jump. I’ve never thought anything of it.

Ya, we don't have any roosters. Just our 4 reds.

 

[Mrs. K]

Maybe not pure RIR's. How old are they? I don't think it is anything to worry about, and it is not a deficiency.

 

[Tookie]

Are you talking about the spots on their front? If so, that's just their feathers underneath, and not blonde feathers. Their feathers are ruffled.
Do check for lice though, just in case. As they eat away at the feathers it could make it easier to see the feathers underneath.

 

[Mrs. K]

Oh, you are right on the possible lice, she could dig there.

 

[bsshog40]

They are about 1 1/2 yrs old. I haven't seen them eating on their feathers or acting strange, but will check for lice. Thanks for the responses. Also, the guy we bought these from, over a year ago, had a few different breeds. Could be possible of a mixed breed also.

 

[Tookie]

They are about 1 1/2 yrs old. I haven't seen them eating on their feathers or acting strange, but will check for lice. Thanks for the responses. Also, the guy we bought these from, over a year ago, had a few different breeds. Could be possible of a mixed breed also.

Hopefully there are no lice!
They definitely could be mixed. I don't think their leg color matches RIRs, so there's that.