Almost 12 weeks old but no color in combs...

[debryman]

Actually, they barely have any combs to speak off. The white leghorns have the most but only about a quarter of an inch at the tallest. I have 2 of each of the following: BO, BA, BR, RIR & White Leghorn. They all are still pink rather than getting red on their combs. They do have a bit of red on their faces and little slivers of waddles are darker too. Is this normal? Should I be feeding them something I'm not? Their feed is 18% grow feed and they range around the yard for several hours daily (but not much green here in the desert) and I also give them greens everyday. Any help, advice or just reassurance that they are fine would be greatly appreciated!

 

[dawg53]

They are just fine. The combs, wattles will be nice and red when they are about to start laying eggs. Switch over to layer feed at about 18-20 weeks or when one of them lays her first egg.

 

[WoodlandWoman]

It's still early for them to be developing and turning red. It won't happen until right before they start to lay.

 

[MareeZoCool]

I am so glad you posted that question ! I have a pullet - white Plymouth Rock, she's about 3 months old, comb is yellow & some days I think I can see pink starting to show.

 

[Domestic_goddess]

Most people cross thier fingers and hope they don't see any red for a while...because that's a sign of a roo at that point! Sounds like you have little pullets and they are probably doing well.

 

[debryman]

Thank you all so much! I thought I was maybe missing some ingredient in their food or something. Glad to know they are normal!