shoura Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Lady Jane, my chicken who is being treated for lice currently, has a black area at the front of her comb . I seem to remember reading somewhere that this is also due to the infestation. What causes the blackness and what should I do about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Is it just parts of the comb that have little black bits on it? When my girls have been pecked on the comb the dried blood goes black & crusty in little spots as it's healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 My first thought too. If you can, gently wipe the area with warm water on a cotton ball and see if it comes off? Or just leave it for a few days and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahsausage Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 My hen Gladys occasionally has dark purple tips but I've put this down to being stressed at something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
