Floppy

[sadierae]

One of my cinnamon queen hens has an extremely floppy comb. I read that it could indicate a vitamin problem or it could just be floppy. Her sister has a healthy comb and they are feed the same. They are both laying eggs and don’t seem to have any issues. They get layering feed, meal worms, other worms, grit, and plenty of fruits/veggies/scraps. Should I be supplementing with anything else? Could it be damaged by the rooster? Pics attached for reference. The last pic is her sisters comb.

 

[sourland]

Perfectly healthy bird - perfectly healthy/normal comb.

 

[sadierae]

Perfectly healthy bird - perfectly healthy/normal comb.

Thanks! It just looks so much different than the other hen that my daughter was concerned. I can’t imagine that her diet is lacking but I am new at this.

 

[MadamPoofyBrow]

Perfectly healthy bird - perfectly healthy/normal comb.

X2, some chickens just have floppy combs. A lot of it has to do with size and weight, but some just grow different

 

[sourland]

Very likely the hen used in the cross to create her was of a Mediterranean breed (leghorn) and she is evidencing traits inherited from her mother.

 

[rosemarythyme]

I agree, she looks healthy and the comb is nice and red. The floppiness just gives it personality IMO.

 

[sadierae]

X2, some chickens just have floppy combs. A lot of it has to do with size and weight, but some just grow different

Thanks!