drooping comb

[Marge Carlson]

Have a hen with a drooping comb. Anyone know what that means? She never fully feathered after her molt, and she's looking poorly compared to the rest of my chickens. I'm wondering if she is even laying anymore.

 

[Chickassan]

What kind of hen is she? Some are more prone to droopy combs. Also have you tried extra protein, salmon or boiled eggs during her molting? It's rough on them, I'm sure you know .

 

[Brahma27]

A drooping comb is nothing serious.I have had many hens who have had droopy combs and they've turned out to be just fine.I agree with chickassan that more protein is very helpful.How long has it been since she was molting?Sometimes chickens just take a while to recover from their molt.I hope its nothing to serious and that she gets better soon.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Have a hen with a drooping comb. Anyone know what that means? She never fully feathered after her molt, and she's looking poorly compared to the rest of my chickens. I'm wondering if she is even laying anymore.

Can you post some photos of her?

A drooping comb can be normal depending on breed.
When did she start molting?
How old is she?

Some hens can take longer to finish molting than others, she may not be finished. If she is looking and acting poorly, then check her over for lice/mites, look for new pin feathers coming in and provide her with some extra protein like egg, tuna or meat. She may also benefit from poultry vitamins 1 or 2 times a week.