Dry combs

[Arrika]

I've noticed my chickens combs looking like they have dry skin. They are alert and their usual perky selves. They are only 4.5 months old and I thought maybe they are look the way they do because they're combs are still growing. Any help would be lovely thank you.

 

[RacehorsesRock]

Can't help you, but really nice pic.

 

[lazy gardener]

Are they laying yet? I'm guessing not. What are they on for feed? Mill date? Protein content? What else are you giving them? Treats? How much?

 

[Chickassan]

Most of my single comb birds get ashy combs during the pullet stage,as they mature it stops. Did not have it happen with the rose comb.

 

[Arrika]

Are they laying yet? I'm guessing not. What are they on for feed? Mill date? Protein content? What else are you giving them? Treats? How much?

No eggs yet. They're on purina organic starter-finisher. 18% protein. I've only been giving them peas and hardboiled eggs as treats about once a week. They get LOTS of greens they are free ranged out here in the country. I haven't had any sickness (knock on wood).

 

[Arrika]

Yes

Most of my single comb birds get ashy combs during the pullet stage,as they mature it stops. Did not have it happen with the rose comb.

Yes they're all single comb. Thank you!

 

[Arrika]

Thank you!

Can't help you, but really nice pic.

 

[chuckachucka]

I think this is normal. Like you said, it happens when the comb is still growing. My serama pullet had the same thing. I put some Vaseline on it and it seems to have improved.

 

[lazy gardener]

I think it's just b/c they are young. those combs will get nice and red and full as they approach POL.

 

[theoldchick]

Cold, dry weather can make them look ashy.