Jan 10, 2024 #1 mimithewhiteLEGHORN In the Brooder Joined Nov 18, 2023 Messages 54 Reaction score 20 Points 44 is it okay for chicken to have large comb like this? Attachments 17048880865491344766058590596134.jpg 716.9 KB · Views: 20
Jan 10, 2024 #2 theoldchick The Chicken Whisperer Premium Feather Member 15 Years Friend Greeter Spirit Joined May 11, 2010 Messages 36,223 Reaction score 41,947 Points 1,207 Yes, it is. Though it is prone to frostbite, it comes in handy during the summer to help with heat exchange. Some folks will 'dubb' these combs but I'll will only do so for a medical reason.
Yes, it is. Though it is prone to frostbite, it comes in handy during the summer to help with heat exchange. Some folks will 'dubb' these combs but I'll will only do so for a medical reason.
Jan 10, 2024 #3 tlcmurphy Crossing the Road Premium Feather Member Friend Joined Sep 1, 2021 Messages 4,947 Reaction score 19,644 Points 776 Location Atlanta, GA Yes, Leghorns have very large combs, he’s beautiful!
Jan 10, 2024 #4 MysteryChicken Preserving Gamefowl, 1 Variety At a Time🇮🇳🇺🇸 Premium Feather Member 7 Years Spirit Friend Joined May 31, 2018 Messages 49,138 Reaction score 98,549 Points 1,451 Location Bingham, Maine Sometimes oversized combs like this, will potentially put too much weight on a chicken's head.