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    White leghorn chick swollen comb

    I guess it is possible, but the plate isn’t supposed to be that hot! But if he was against it for some time, maybe. I used the heater the last two years without trouble, trying to avoid the heat lamp ‍♀️ So far he seems fine other than the swollen comb.
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    White leghorn chick swollen comb

    Thanks, just never have seen the comb swell like that!
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    White leghorn chick swollen comb

    We have had these chicks since they hatched from eggs. This one in the front of the photo has developed a red, swollen comb. Otherwise healthy, eating and drinking, not lethargic. Has anyone ever had a chick like this? I assumed it was a rooster because of the darkened color, but then noticed...
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