Leghorn not looking normal

[Chickencarer515]

I do remember some of mines earlobes turning yellowish, but don't remember if it was during the comb shrinkage period. I'll look at mine again afterwhile when I go back down there. Mine all quit laying recently and some are mini molting so it is a perfect time to look.

Did you know that also when they are laying, their legs are a paler yellow and when they quit laying, they can turn back to the darker yellow?

The combs and leg colors dont change all of a sudden but over a little time and it doesn't seem to happen to all of them before they go back to laying or some are more pronounced than others. I have seen their comb go all the way back down to where they look like a 3 month old pullet and then go right back to normal size.

Don't rule out anyting else but sounds like it has quit laying for the time being. Some of the other hens may follow.

Very interesting, I just find it strange that she would quit laying in the middle of summer here In Australia. This is what is concerning me and causing me to believe it could be more serious?

 

[Chickencarer515]

I agree with @jher77, it sounds like these changes might be due to her not laying, though it's good to keep an eye on her regardless. If you can, try and see how her poops look, and take some time to observe if she is eating, drinking, and doing normal chicken things like scratching, walking normally, interacting with flockmates, etc.

I’ll try and do this, it’s concerning she’s not laying because it isn’t winter

 

[swamphiker]

I’ll try and do this, it’s concerning she’s not laying because it isn’t winter

I’ll try and do this, it’s concerning she’s not laying because it isn’t winter

My chickens' egg production will sometimes drop in the middle of summer if it has been particularly hot and sunny. Other things can cause a chicken to stop laying eggs temporarily like deworming. Good luck, I hope she is okay!

 

[LaFleche]

She’s just been acting funny

What do you mean by "funny"?

Does she spend time in the nest boxes or does she make clicking sounds separating herself from the others?

Although rare with her breed, she might just be getting broody.

When did you last deworm your chickens? She might be in need of dewrming.