Langshans question...

[BFeathered]

What color is the comb supposed to be on a Langshans? My early-April hatched chick has an almost black comb at the moment. Her(?) legs are lightly feathered, and the rest of her feathers are coming in a lovely irridescent black, but that comb is a bit funky-looking to me. I'm not an expert anything, much less regarding this breed, so I'm curious if I should be concerned about this chick. She's acting/eating/drinking/pooping just fine, and socializes with the others readily, but boy is she a handful to catch! Definitely the most lively of the bunch, since the others hunker down and "purr" when you pet them. So-- anyone have any pics of immature Langshans that might give me an idea of what they should look like at this age? Thanks.

 

[Bo Garrett]

What you are observing is normal. The females will have a black comb often times and it will stay that way for a while. They are also a bit flighty as they are the most active of the three Asiatic breeds. They are much better at foraging and flying than their Brahma and Cochin cousins and because of this many people enjoy them. Her comb will turn red as she grows and matures, not to worry.

Bo

 

[BFeathered]

Whew, thanks! I'd read that they're extremely active for as large a bird as they are, so her flightiness didn't surprise me. As for the comb, good to know that's normal. The best pics I could find were all roos and mature hens, so I had no clue what a "teeny bopper" might look like -- besides motheaten as feathers come in! Appreciate the expert knowledge, thanks again.