Molting symptoms or sick?

[chickengirl778]

Two out of my three full grown hens are both going through a molt. Both also have quite pale combs, while the one who isn't molting has a bright red comb. Is this normal or should I be worried?

 

[junebuggena]

It's normal for the comb to go pale when a bird's reproductive system has shut down. It's a signal to roosters to leave the hen alone. Once they finish their molt and get back into condition, the combs will redden up and that's when you can expect them to start laying again.

 

[chickengirl778]

Thanks!

 

[adlynch]

I had a hen go through a pretty though molt this year. Her whole demeanor changed. She had a pale comb, and even walked kinda crouched down and side stepped, almost like she was embarrassed. I think it might be painful when all those feathers start coming back in. But she's fully feathered again and back to her normal self!

 

[pennyJo1960]

moulting is tough on our girls the pale is just saying to tired no eggs