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I have 4 brown Leghorns and one of them (Beetle) has a large comb that is turning a little purple on it's tips. Should I be concerned? Please help! New to raising chickens!


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X2Can you post a picture. If small round random areas could be pecking? Or if you have hardware cloth walls or windows could be abrasions? If you are in a freezing climate, could be frost bite?
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Also, large combs may have trouble with poor circulation. During hot weather/stress//cold weatherhard exercise, the comb may turn slightly purple.