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It’s definitely possible that another hen caused her injury! But I didn’t see it happen and up until that point they had all lived in harmony since they were 2 days old. We had a rooster but had to give it away, but that was nearly 2 months ago now. And yep I think I’m going to try the setup...

I tried reintroducing her again when everyone was out free ranging. All three of the others went after her :( it just seems too soon to me, the scab is still a dark color so it’s really obvious on her comb and they just go right for it. Maybe once I get the blukote I can try again but I’m...

Unfortunately I’m not sure what happened with the original injury. Just heard commotion in the run, and ran out there to find her head all bloody. But I’ll keep an eye out on the potential bully and separate if needed!

No blukote currently but I did order some, it won’t be here for a few days

It’s hard to tell from the pics but it is still separated in that cut area. I’m hoping it will heal back together but I guess even if it just forms scabs on both sides that would still be good

Yeah I agree it seems drastic! I guess I was just worried if it doesn’t heal back together if there’s something I should do. She’s my first injured chicken so I’m just extra worried for her 😆

I typically let them free roam in the yard for a few hours a day. I tried to let her join them yesterday and one of the hens immediately went after her! I then read some people suggested to let it fully heal until reintroducing her with the flock… you think I should try reintroducing sooner?

Hi all. Somehow during some commotion in the run my 6 month old buff Orpington hen tore her comb. It bled pretty good and is definitely separated a bit. Of course I’d love for it to heal on its own, but it’s been two days now and it still is somewhat separated. I’ve separated her from the flock...

Ok, good to know! Thanks so much

Got it. Thanks for your help! :)

Hmm ok! So you think the whiteness and black tips on the comb could just be related to age/lay cycle?

She hasn’t started to lay yet. But I don’t think it has shrunk from what I remember at least. All the other hens have pretty bright red combs with no other discoloration

Hi all. My hen is a lavender Orpington about 6 months old, and I realized her comb has some white on it with black tips. I think it’s been this way for quite a while, but since another hen got a comb injury I’ve been paying closer attention to all the others. Do you think this is maybe some sort...