Hidden predator?

[EggSighted4Life]

Also, the squirrels here I’m sure are harmless. The most they’ve done is take some small objects for their nest.

So far... Maybe it depends on the squirrel species...
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2835&context=gbn

It ONLY takes once... One BYC'er even SAW a Turkey Vulture attack her chicken... despite the fact that vultures aren't considered predators... Nature adapts and NEW behaviors are seen ALL the time. It's both cool and scary.

 

[Eggscoozme]

The picture looks like nothing but, I did wipe off the blood. Also, her comb seemed to be twisted slightly. Also, the squirrels here I’m sure are harmless. The most they’ve done is take some small objects for their nest. Also, the hens seem to hate the squirrels and they chase them away. Thanks for replying!

Trailcam, if you have one. That's how I caught my predator.
I dont know of a predator to peck at a comb. Just another chicken.

 

[Rhodeislandsilkie]

Thanks for the advice! Maybe I’ll look for one...

 

[Rhodeislandsilkie]

Yeah, I’m pretty sure my squirrels are harmless. They seem to be scared of the chickens. It’s a good thing I don’t have any turkey vultures in my neighborhood.

 

[50-45-1]

If you have a rooster , i have seen them bite the hens comb there while mateing.

 

[Rhodeislandsilkie]

Oh, I don’t have roosters. I had to rule them out and give them away. They are on a ranch now... Anyway, thanks for replying!

 

[50-45-1]

Is your hens sticking there heads thru wire fencing or something that would tear or scratch there combs?
How about there feeders? I had a hen injure her comb on one type of feeder i used once.

 

[Rhodeislandsilkie]

They used to have an unstable temporary run that was sharp on a bunch of sides. I myself gained many cuts. But, after about a week, I upgraded them to a bigger much more safe run. Their feeders are not sharp. They are plastic. I’ve been meaning to get new feeders but I’m still looking for a good one. So, I guess a hen pecked her a little too hard on the comb. Thanks for asking!

 

[24279102]

When I've had a comb issue I paint it with Bluekote. It hides the blood and the chickens leave it alone. It also helps to dry up the wound.

 

[aart]

Agrees that the OP's birds got a comb peck or a fence cut.

When I've had a comb issue I paint it with Bluekote. It hides the blood and the chickens leave it alone. It also helps to dry up the wound.

No reason to do this...it can actually attract more pecking attention IME.
If hiding the color of blood was an issue, no chickens would have combs at all.
Had had plenty of bloodied combs here, never an issue after the initial peck.