Robbo1962 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Hi Everyone! My little 'about to be' POL orpington is very pale, she is eating and pocking about but just seems lacking colour in her wattles etc, is this because she is coming into lay for the first time? She has been wormed, there is no evidence of red mite or lice and she has a very varied balanced diet and is free range. Any ideas??? Thanks Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Yes...their combs and wattles don't develop and redden until they are coming into lay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyReckless Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Eglutine's right - it sounds like she's got a while yet until she will be ready to lay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo1962 Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Phew! I am not sure how old she is but must be nearly POL. I will keep a beady eye on her! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
