Silly question, but I'm curious... (Turkens)

[kemclaughlin]

Do Naked Necks get sunburns?

 

[sheila3935]

I've been told they do, but we have lots of shade in our yard so they havent yet any way.

 

[kemclaughlin]

If you didn't have shade would you sunscreen them?

 

[Kev]

They do not sunburn. The exposed skin does either turn very red(roosters) or combination of red/darker pink(most hens). This color change is actually a sign of healthy and thriving bird. Also cockerels/pullets usually are light skinned until they are 'mature' then the skin gets darker- another thing against the sunburn claim and seems more like possibly a chemical or ??? response to direct sunlight. Same response shows up on most chickens if any part of their skin becomes exposed.

There's a website that says they sunburn but I say nonsense. Tried to let 'em know but it's still up there.