"Deflating" or "Shrinking" Comb???? What's up with that???

[Preservation Acres]

I have an Ancona hen that's in the middle of a full molt.

She typically has a very large and very red comb that flops over like a leghorn hen's comb. Right now, she's otherwise very healthy and active, but her comb is getting smaller and smaller every day. It's also pinkish and not bright red like it usually is.

Any clues?

 

[crystalchik]

I have a Marans roo in the middle of a molt that is doing the exact same thing! I had a slight heart attack when I saw him...he looked absolutely awful!
I have no idea what it is though...sorry, but i will keep checking in to see if anyone else knows!

 

[awesomefowl]

Their combs will do that when they are molting and not laying. When in full lay she will get back a large waxy bright red comb. Make sure she has enough protein during a molt.

 

[Preservation Acres]

Thanks. I'm giving my chickens lots of protein since they're molting.