Combs

[addietief]

The comb on our Rhode Island Red is separated from her head on the back edge. From her face and toward the back, the comb is attached. Just a tiny bit is standing up. There is no bleeding, no sign of injury, she seems perfectly fine. I heard molting starts with the head, does the comb get replaced too? Hope this isn't a dumb question.

 

[MsBagawkbagawk]

That's normal. I've had it happen to a few hens, and it doesn't really re attach, but they aren't bothered by it. I have no idea why though, and I'm interested to see what other people have to say.

Best of Luck!~Ms. B.

 

[addietief]

Thanks. But what I wonder too is, can the dangling comb catch on something? Have your hens' combs always stayed slightly unattached with no problem?

 

[addietief]

 

[MsBagawkbagawk]

Well, reading your post again, it sounds like quite a bit is missing right? On my hens it's maybe just a quarter to half inch is missing, but is it more on yours?

 

[addietief]

no, probably a quarter of an inch.

 

[addietief]

the comb is not missing, just raised a tiny bit from the hens head.

 

[MsBagawkbagawk]

Oh, yeah, I don't think she'll get caught on anything. Some of my hens have rosecombs that hang off over an inch, and they haven't yet. I wouldn't worry about it though.

 

[MsBagawkbagawk]

Yeah, I just couldn't think of a better word to describe it. I'll see if I can fins a pic of my hen will that problem.