Welsh Steph Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Hello, I have 3 warren hens that are nearly 1 year old. They have lovely red combs, wattles and earlobes except..... one of the hens earlobes have both turned white. The red lobe is still there but the skin is white on the surface. Can anyone tell me what has happened? She seems perfectly happy and healthy otherwise and is laying well. In fact I have had eggs almost everyday since they started laying. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Nothing to worry about. It isn't uncommon. It is to do with pigment being removed from theyr bodies whilst they are laying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Steph Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 Thank you very much - should I be giving any supplemments or just let things be? I feel much happier now. I was worried it might be frostbite!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I'd just leave things be. Some like to give an occasional tonic such as lifeguard, at times of stress, such as during a moult. Others like to give one regularly. No right or wrong answer here really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
