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    Comb turning black at tips, getting pale in color

    Hi again I did ring the store and he said the flecks in feathers are part of the breed as she is a cross. As for the black in comb, he said it would be the result of being pecked by my other two (fearsome Isa's) when I introduced her into the fold. The black is the scab from the healing wound...
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    Comb turning black at tips, getting pale in color

    My leghorn is not much older than your hen, maybe by a month. good to hear your hen's spots are going. I think I might check in with the produce store where I bought her........ they deal with all sorts of things no doubt. ..................... if it's mites, a farmer friend of mine dunks...
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    Comb turning black at tips, getting pale in color

    I was wondering whether she had black mite as she has developed a few black flecks in her feathers. Not sure whether it might be normal colour change as she grows. Her comb looks black in parts, def. not blue and she's thriving (so far)
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    Comb turning black at tips, getting pale in color

    Hi there I was surfing the net for exactly the same situation you have described with your leghorn hen. Indeed, I would love someone to tell the answer too. My hen is active and seemingly very healthy. look forward
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