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Is this floppy comb cause for concern?

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One of my leghorns, Twinkletoes, has recently developed a floppy comb. It appears bigger than her sister’s, and her face is more red. She layed her first egg a few days ago and has been laying consistently ever since (except the skip day after the first egg that always seems to happen).

Just wondering if it’s any cause for concern since I’ve seen that it can be a sign of disease or something I need to treat.

Ive attached photos, although it’s hard to get close up because they are so zippy.
 

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It's pretty normal for Leghorns, don't worry! Some don't flop but plenty do.
Her comb looks to be a good healthy bright color :thumbsup

I do see a bit of scabbing at the base of her comb, that most often occurs from a rooster grabbing it as a beak-hold instead of the neck feathers, which by way of repetition can cause worse injuries so it's something to keep an eye on.
 
It's pretty normal for Leghorns, don't worry! Some don't flop but plenty do.
Her comb looks to be a good healthy bright color :thumbsup

I do see a bit of scabbing at the base of her comb, that most often occurs from a rooster grabbing it as a beak-hold instead of the neck feathers, which by way of repetition can cause worse injuries so it's something to keep an eye on.
Is there any way I can clean the scab wound up a bit? I got q-tips and mineral oil, but she’s zippy and I have no idea how to keep her from moving
 
Is there any way I can clean the scab wound up a bit? I got q-tips and mineral oil, but she’s zippy and I have no idea how to keep her from moving

They don't need it, they just need to not keep getting injured. Combs heal really fast, but that's also because they have a lot of blood in them. A rip or tear in the comb can be dangerous. If your roo continues to reinjure it, you may have to get rid of him (or the affected hens). It's not pleasant for the hen to have it yanked on, and the lack of a neck feather pull usually keeps her from lifting her tail, causing unsuccessful mating and a roo who may pounce on her repeatedly because of that. Some roos learn, but some get it stuck in their heads that the comb is the thing to grab and you can't change their minds.
 

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