Nu2chicks Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I've got a bluebell who has been laying well now for 6 weeks. Her comb has grown, but is black/grey in colour, not red like my other two hybrids...sussex/rhodes. She doesn't seem to be unwell at all...should I be worried about the lack of a red comb or not?? Many thanks in advance of any views! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 My bluebelles both have normal coloured combs. I am not sure that different coloured combs are a problem but someone else I am sure will be along soon to confirm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 They certainly can have black or mauve combs and it's totally natural. As with all hybrids, they vary within the colour range for that particular type of bird. Some have redder combs and lighter legs, while others have much bluer face furniture and dark legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 My bluebelle had a very dark grey/black comb with very dark legs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Muddles has a very red comb, but Starlet has a blacky comb. It's perfectly fine, it's just a breed thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Mine both have greyish combs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I posted a thread about this a while ago as I had similar concerns. Bella's comb is grey and I was reassured by all the different colours mentioned. Bella is still not laying however, much to my OH's chagrin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nu2chicks Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 Thank you folks...having had poorly hens previously I guess I'm nervous! Shall stop now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I always think it's better to be safe than sorry My brother in law has a bluebell and she is very dark in colour, bother her markings and her comb and legs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy36 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Hi, just to add to the reassurance... my bluebelle Tallulah-Belle has a splodgy black purple comb and face. I was concerned for a while, but she is my most consistent layer, and she is healthy, so i stopped worrying. Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Mine started just red, but during the first year is changed - it is like she has freckles - black spots on a red comb, she has a big comd & rattles - all the same covered with black spots. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerbluebadger Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Dipper has a gray comb also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 My bluebelle had a very dark grey/black comb with very dark legs too. Gertrude has, too. She also has a black beak. My mum says she doesn't look like a proper chicken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
