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[Luvachicken]

Queenie sometimes has a pale comb. She looked pale this afternoon but was running about doing chickeny things and generally seems fine.

When she had a pale comb once before I gave her a quick shot of the nutridrops because I was worried, but I didn't get a chance today.

What is the significance of a pale comb ?

[mimi5]

My pekins all seem to do this on and off. It can be a sign of broodiness. But I would say as long as it doesn't stay pale just keep an eye on her. Is she still laying?

[Olly]

A pale comb can mean several things - it can mean a hen is ill, or it can mean that she is moulting - or it can just mean she's a hen who normally has a paler comb than others.

 

The best indicator of chicken health is behaviour, if they are running for treats, pecking, moving normally etc then I wouldn't worry. The Dogmother once said 'a healthy chicken is always busy' and that is my best guide - they may lie still in a dustbath, or perch quietly for a little while in between snacks, but if they are mostly active, alert and upright then there is probably not much wrong.

[sjp]

it can also mean that they have just laid an egg or that they don't want any attention from a cockerel as the main idea of a bright red comb is that they are in prime breeding condition

[Egghead68]

A pale face and comb can also result from mites.

[Luvachicken]

Thanks everyone - those are useful tips

She has been laying - I got 6 eggs again yesterday

She is definitley running around doing chicken things....

and I haven't noticed any mites on her but I will have a look at her this afternoon.

She has not yet been broody or shows any signs, unlike Suzie who has a go but forgets after she has been turfed off the eggs