JM Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I know that young birds have small combs that grow as they mature; combs go redder when the hen is coming into lay, and a poorly bird's comb is a bit flacid... So... how do I read Daphne's comb which has gone a bit like Feather's Magraw (from Wallace and Gromit's "The Wrong Trousers") - it is reddish pink, bouncy and looks OK, but it has started to flop over right at the tips. She is the first of ours to lay, she is bouncing with food searching energy and looks fine. Is it just the way she's maturing? I'm not worried about her as she is definitely OK, but I was wondering how a comb goes when they are off colour? Thanks Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 They do grow and flop to the right. I think if they are ill they go a lighter colour, or sometimes bluey/purple, other will agree/disagree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckbok Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Not experienced a sick hen yet thank goodness but our Matilda's comb is floppy and red and it leans to one side. She's perfectly happy, healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Pimlott Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 dont worry is she a hybrid? white star or similar? then she has leghorn in her & it is characteristic of the leghorn breed, nothing to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 Thanks! Karen - she's my Miss Pepperpot from Omlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I have 2 leghorns and one has a huge comb that flops to the right and the other is slightly smaller and flops to the left Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
