Greying Hen

[Maxine Green]

My hen of 5 or 6 years old has starter greying in her facial feathers





Do you think it is age or malnutrition?

 

[BantamLover21]

I've never seen a chicken "grey" with age, but I think that is what your hen is doing. As long as she appears healthy otherwise, it probably isn't a nutrition problem.

 

[Maxine Green]

She appears to be very healthy and acts quite happy.
She is a sweet cuddly chicken that likes to be carried around on occasion.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

What breed is she?

 

[Maxine Green]

I was told she is an Australope when given to me.
But I don't know for sure
Here are more pictures of her, so you can decide

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

She does appear to be an Australorp. I was wondering if perhaps she was a mix or a sex link. Many breeds can slowly whiten over the years after each molt. I haven't seen an Australorp do it. Will be interesting to see if they stay white.

 

[Maxine Green]

ok I will post more as time goes by

 

[aart]

Could be 'hidden' genes popping up with new feather growth after a molt.

 

[Mrs. K]

She looks very good for the stated age, I think it is age showing up!

Mrs K

 

[Maxine Green]

Thank you,
She is a well pampered chick