dustinheft
In the Brooder
Hello,
Hoping someone may be able to help me here. This morning I was checking on my flock and I noticed my RIR had an interesting coloring on her comb. It is a pale pink, sorta dry looking, and most concerning is the shades of grey on it. She is of age to start laying but I don't think she has yet. I have 3 hens of the same age and only 1 has started (Barred Plymouth). I am in the pacific northwest so we have been dealing with some rather hot days lately, 100-108. However, this photo was taken at 8am and it was still in the mid-70s. I cannot find any photos online of what I am seeing with her, but I have read that their combs will go more pale when they are about to lay. As for temperament, she is still very active and moving. She is eating and drinking normally and has not had any visible changes in weight. She has started a submissive squat as well. Should I be concerned or just watch it. All others seem to be healthy as normal without discoloration.
Hoping someone may be able to help me here. This morning I was checking on my flock and I noticed my RIR had an interesting coloring on her comb. It is a pale pink, sorta dry looking, and most concerning is the shades of grey on it. She is of age to start laying but I don't think she has yet. I have 3 hens of the same age and only 1 has started (Barred Plymouth). I am in the pacific northwest so we have been dealing with some rather hot days lately, 100-108. However, this photo was taken at 8am and it was still in the mid-70s. I cannot find any photos online of what I am seeing with her, but I have read that their combs will go more pale when they are about to lay. As for temperament, she is still very active and moving. She is eating and drinking normally and has not had any visible changes in weight. She has started a submissive squat as well. Should I be concerned or just watch it. All others seem to be healthy as normal without discoloration.
