Darkening Wattles UPDATE-Pic Added...

[enggass]

What would cause a birds wattles to darken and lose redness? Comb looks fine... Just noticed this tonight... Eating fine and laying.

 

[Miss Lydia]

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Don't know from experience but have read others say could be lack of oxygen. maybe heart trouble? Might be able to find more info on Google Custom search.

 

[enggass]

Found this picture on the forums. Not my bird, but same exact issue I am referring to. Looks just like this. Like I said, comb looks fine, just the wattles are discolored.
FYI: My bird is a 14 month old Barred Rock who I do not believe has had a full molt yet. I would know it if she had, right? Got her as a chick May 2010.
Anyway, wattles look just like this.

 

[ladybug99]

My wellsummer's comb and waddles turns dark purple sometimes.. I was told it was due to excess hormones

 

[7&8]

enggass - a hen that's still laying is probably just having a minor issue that's causing her wattles to be discolored; a laying hen is a healthy hen. Keep an eye on her, and your others. As has been said, it may be hormonal.

 

[enggass]

Thanks 7&8,
For your advice, PM and picture as well...

She is still laying so I am not too worried. Eating, drinking, pooping and Comb is quite red still - otherwise normal.