? does their comb get smaller as they age

[tammye]

My 2.5 y/o BO used to lay everyday and now has stopped. Her comb has gotten smaller and less red in color? normal with aging?
She seems fine otherwise. THANKS

 

[chicmom]

I think it's normal. Sometimes, in the fall they molt, which also causes them to stop laying and I do believe their comb is redder and more prominent when they lay. I haven't really seen any of my hen's combs shrink, but maybe they do look smaller since they're not so red......

 

[dawg53]

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The loss of daylight, molt, cooler temps, age all contribute to comb shrinkage...time for a break during the fall and winter months, including egg production. That will all change next spring.