Ex Batt with floppy light pink comb

[Mulu52]

One of the 3 ex Batts I've had since Aug 18 has lost the bright pink colour from her comb. She's eating and drinking although have seen the leader of my pack try to push out the way (only way to describe it). Any suggestions welcome.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Hi, welcome to BYC!

Floppy comb could be genetic and normal depending on breed.

Lightening in color *could* be going out of lay and getting ready to molt... replace old feathers with new ones. They usually don't lay eggs during this time. It takes a ton of energy and can be painful. Comb color can be an indicator of something wrong or hormone levels. And it can impact their place in the pecking order.

Molting is brought on usually by age (about 18 months), but often in response to shortening day light.

Do you provide extra light and how long are your days currently.. increasing or decreasing in length? What do you feed regularly including treats and supplements? Is she laying? Can you post a pic?

Hoping all is well!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

One of the 3 ex Batts I've had since Aug 18 has lost the bright pink colour from her comb. She's eating and drinking although have seen the leader of my pack try to push out the way (only way to describe it). Any suggestions welcome.

Can you post some photos of her?
Is she laying eggs?
Has she been molting?

Hopefully the photos and more information will shed some light on your situation.

 

[Mulu52]

Unfortunately none of the hens have ever laid and we don't think they ever will. She did did go through a moult but not for long.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Unfortunately none of the hens have ever laid and we don't think they ever will. She did did go through a moult but not for long.

Do you have photos of them?

 

[Mulu52]

She's gone from barely standing but eating yesterday to this, barely breathing. Her legs were not laid properly when she was sitting so have her in the kitchen in a box.

 

[Mulu52]

Yesterday

Do you have photos of them?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Unfortunately none of the hens have ever laid and we don't think they ever will. She did did go through a moult but not for long.

She's gone from barely standing but eating yesterday to this, barely breathing. Her legs were not laid properly when she was sitting so have her in the kitchen in a box.

I'm so sorry she is not doing well

The stance in the photo of her standing up and with her being an Ex-Batt, I would take a guess that she is suffering from a reproductive disorder. Internal laying, Egg Yolk Peritonitis, cancer, tumors and Salpingitis are common in laying hens.

Do you note any swelling/bloat or feeling of fluid in her abdomen?
If you can have a fecal float to check for worms that would be good as well.

Unfortunately, if she is suffering from repro problems, all you can do is offer supportive care. If she is having difficulty breathing, it may be time to let her go.
Sending the body for necropsy will give you some answers as to what was going on with her.

Are you located in the US?

http://www.chickenvet.co.uk/health-and-common-diseases/egg-laying-issues/index.aspx

 

[Mulu52]

I'm so sorry she is not doing well

The stance in the photo of her standing up and with her being an Ex-Batt, I would take a guess that she is suffering from a reproductive disorder. Internal laying, Egg Yolk Peritonitis, cancer, tumors and Salpingitis are common in laying hens.

Do you note any swelling/bloat or feeling of fluid in her abdomen?
If you can have a fecal float to check for worms that would be good as well.

Unfortunately, if she is suffering from repro problems, all you can do is offer supportive care. If she is having difficulty breathing, it may be time to let her go.
Sending the body for necropsy will give you some answers as to what was going on with her.

Are you located in the US?

http://www.chickenvet.co.uk/health-and-common-diseases/egg-laying-issues/index.aspx

No, we're in Cambridge UK. I'm not going to try and find a vet even though folk have suggested it.

 

[micstrachan]

Pooor girl. Please do tell us how she feels in the abdomen (fluffy bum) area.