Black Comb

[GoldieOrpington]

We just noticed that one of our 6-month-old Buff Orpingtons has a black comb. The only thing I’ve been able to find is frostbite, but that doesn’t seem possible given the weather. We have a small flock of 4 and she’s the only one with this. She’s otherwise acting normal. Help please!

 

[OtherRaptor]

We just noticed that one of our 6-month-old Buff Orpingtons has a black comb. The only thing I’ve been able to find is frostbite, but that doesn’t seem possible given the weather. We have a small flock of 4 and she’s the only one with this. She’s otherwise acting normal. Help please!

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COMB SYMPTOMS: WHAT IT MEANS:
RED, ROSY- MATURE, HEALTHY, HAPPY CHICKEN.
BRIGHT RED- CHICKEN IS HOT, STRESSED.
PALE- NOT MATURE, HEAT EXHAUSTION, BROODY, MOLTING.
BLACK SPOTS- FROSTBITE, FOWL POX, SCAB FROM BEING PECKED.
WHITE SPOTS- FROSTBITE.
PURPLE- CIRCULATORY PROBLEMS, HEART ATTACK, STROKE, CHOKING.
DEEP RED- CIRCULATORY PROBLEMS, HEART ATTACK, STROKE, CHOKING.
FLOPPY- JUST LAID AN EGG, OLD, BROODY, ILLNESS, DEHYDRATION.
MISSING PARTS- PICKED ON/ BULLIES BY FLOCK MEMBER(S).

 

[GoldieOrpington]

Thanks. Is this just them working out the pecking order or should I be more concerned? I spend a good amount of time with them and haven’t noticed too much bullying.

 

[Neggative]

I believe that can also be an insect bite too, nice buff!

 

[Eggcessive]

Looks like pecking or an injury and it will heal in time.

 

[GoldieOrpington]

Thank you all. I’ll keep an eye on it.