munchkin Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Hi everyone Not sure if i'm worrying over nothing but Princess Layer (bluebelle breed) has a blue comb - she had it when we got her at 20 weeks old. She seems perfectly healthy eating, drinking, laying daily with the odd softie - rectified with limestone powder. Poos look normal. Is this just her breed or is it a sign of something else Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I have two Bluebelles. One has a reasonably red comb and dangly bits but Annie's have always looked a slightly purple colour. She seems fit and healthy otherwise and lays about 5 eggs a week (although they are the smallest ). Purple combs can be a sign of heart problems but if she is fit and well in all other departments I wouldn't worry because I'm not sure there is anything to be done for a dicky ticker in a chicken anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Some chickens with a lot of black in their colouring do have naturally blue/black combs. If they are well in all other respects then it is probably normal colour. Otherwise, it can be due to heart problems, frostbite, or a sign that the hen is going off lay (the comb shrinks and goes pale again). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 One of my Bluebelles has a purpley black comb, and seems in fine fettle. I shouldn't worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I've noticed this evening that my bluebelle, Audrey's comb looks like it's turning a blueish/ black in places. She seems really happy in herself but I'm worried that with the freezing temperatures lately, that she's got frostbite. If this is the case, what should I do? I could see if I've got any vaseline and try to apply it when she's sleepy tonight. She's not too keen on being handled otherwise... If I haven't got any, will it wait until the morning? The two other girls who have large combs, look perfectly normal... Please help- not sure what to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I'm sure it will wait till morning. I have seen calendula cream suggested on another forum, so if you have some of that........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 once you have her on your lap she might quite like it mine did, but I was doing it so her so her called friends couldn't "hold on" to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Thanks for the advise! Well I've had a search around and the only remotely 'balmy' substance I could find was some Lush 'Party On' Balm! Not sure that will do the trick so I'm off to buy some calendula cream first thing tomorrow Do you think her comb will recover and should I be applying it everyday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 oh groovychook, you must be way behind the times Vaseline is apparently top of the list of what EVERY woman must have in her cupboard According to daily mail last Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I found its easier putting it on if you turn your chicken upside down first. I mean on your hand not hanging by the legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 oh groovychook, you must be way behind the times Vaseline is apparently top of the list of what EVERY woman must have in her cupboard According to daily mail last Saturday OMG! Vaseline it is then!! How remiss of me to have any to hand! I found its easier putting it on if you turn your chicken upside down first. I mean on your hand not hanging by the legs. Now Plum... are you winding me up?! I think Audrey would go ballistic if I attempted to do gymnastics with her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 No mine go all submissive. Must be the shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
