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Buff Orpingtons

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4/1/12 at 6:33pm
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I posted this question on the photos of buff orpington thread and was ignored.  So I thought I'd start a new one. LOL.  I have a couple older BO hens and I've noticed that their previously red ear lobes are turning white.   I researched this before I asked and could not find any mention of this.  And no they are not hatchery birds.  Thanks in advance.

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Buff Orpingtons, White Rocks, Brown Leghorns, Lavender Americanas, Easter Eggers and Black Aussies

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post #2 of 3
4/3/12 at 2:40am
Could it be just a sign of them getting older. I know they say the comb and wattles get lighter when birds get older, at least that is what I am told.
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4/3/12 at 8:09am
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Now that you mention it, I do remember reading something about that but I couldn't remember what breed they were talking about.  Thanks for your response.

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Buff Orpingtons, White Rocks, Brown Leghorns, Lavender Americanas, Easter Eggers and Black Aussies

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Buff Orpingtons, White Rocks, Brown Leghorns, Lavender Americanas, Easter Eggers and Black Aussies

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/654681/florida-always-sunny-side-up-chicken-swap#post_8835572

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