Chicken with pale comb!!

[LadyBroody]

One of my chickens has a pale comb. Is this something I should worry about? What caused it, and is there a cure?

 

[Den in Penn]

A pale comb is the result of a change in the hormone levels. Those can be, molting, going broody, old age, illness or going out of lay for the season. During molt a hen will go out of lay to concentrate on rebuilding her body. Going broody she also goes out of lay, but then the hormones tell her to sit and raise chicks. Old is just old, nos way to help with that. An illness can really mess them up. If she is acting normal I wouldn't worry about that yet. I see you in South Africa. My first thought would be that she is shutting down for the winter, maybe molting if she hasn't already. and going out of lay for a while.

 

[Folly's place]

Check for external parasites; maybe treat for worms/ mites. I agree with Den on other issues. Mary