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Comb/wattles changing color

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by epeloquin, Jun 22, 2011.

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  1. Jun 22, 2011 #1
    epeloquin

    epeloquin Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I have six pullets, 3 BR and 3 RIR. they are a pretty mature eight weeks. I have noticed that at times their comb, wattles and around their eyes is at times quite red and at other times quite yellow. Why is that?

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  3. Jun 22, 2011 #2
    mljohnson05

    mljohnson05 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    It could be the heat or that they are running around a lot...
     

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