Left Wattle appears smashed

[Fieldsfive]

Hello all. I am a 1st time chicken owner and noticed yesterday that the left side wattle of my Speckled Sussex looks stuck together or smashed up against her face. The right side is normally shaped like a half moon. She is 15 weeks and otherwise seemingly healthy. In the attached photo you can see the right side wattle hanging low and how the left side has not descended. Does this indicate an issue? What should I try first?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I see nothing abnormal. She's still immature. When she reaches sexual maturity blood flow to the comb and wattles will increase, and so will the tissue.

 

[Fieldsfive]

I see nothing abnormal. She's still immature. When she reaches sexual maturity blood flow to the comb and wattles will increase, and so will the tissue.

Thank you.

 

[aart]

Is it actually folded or just very small?

 

[Sally PB]

My rooster had that very thing happen when he was about 5 months old. It took a while, but eventually the wattle got "unstuck" and grew out. It just has a wrinkle there now.

 

[Mrs. K]

As a rule, if they are eating, active and bright eyed, they are good. Enjoy.

 

[theoldchick]

When I see this I open the mouth and do an oral exam to make sure there are not any yellow 'growths' inside. However, this young gal looks very healthy and perky.

 

[Fieldsfive]

Is it actually folded or just very small?

It is difficult to tell. It kind of looks folded but perhaps it just hasn't filled out yet. I looked through other photos and see that it has always been that way and nothing has changed with it.

 

[aart]

I have a cockbird that has one smaller wattle.
Finally figured out it had been damaged as a chick, bitten by another chick, which I think stunted its growth.

 

[Fieldsfive]

Thank you.

You were right! About a week later it fully unfolded and matches the other side. Many thanks!