Barred Rock has orange comb

[The Chicken Fan]

One of my barred rocks has an orange comb. It is usually red, but she is not laying right now. We have had a ton of rain recently, so could the weather affect her? I just want to make sure that an orange comb is nothing to be worried about.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Hens lose the bright red coloring in their combs to signify to the rooster that they aren't currently fertile and aren't laying eggs. Behavior is a better indicator of whether you hen has taken a break or that there's something wrong with her. If she eats and drinks and scratches around normally I wouldn't be concerned.

 

[The Chicken Fan]

Thank you! I've been watching her and she seems ok; but I'll just continue to keep an eye out.