My hen’s feathers changed color!

[HappyClucker7]

Its known as a hen turning into a male. Its pretty bizzare.

I agree. I think her ovary was damaged, and she is now showing male traits. That would also explain why she hasn't laid any eggs.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

If you study the comb points, you can see it’s the same.
Not a joke.

 

[Nicrom]

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If you study the comb points, you can see it’s the same.
Not a joke.

I just did the same thing!!

 

[cherrynberry]

I just did the same thing!!

After a molt, their combs can change as well, especially in lehorns, I find, its normal as well.

 

[sybonbon]

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If you study the comb points, you can see it’s the same.
Not a joke.

Why is the beak a different color. One has a lighter color at the point. Even a different bite.

 

[cherrynberry]

After a molt, their combs can change as well, especially in leghorns, I find, its normal as well.

First photo is right after Vanilla's molt, second photo is a few months after her initial molt. The comb used to cover her entire right eye before the molt.

 

[cherrynberry]

First photo is right after Vanilla's molt, second photo is a few months after her initial molt. The comb used to cover her entire right eye before the molt.

This is a good example of beak tint change as well. Vanilla was a rescue, I suspect she was debeaked before as well.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Why is the beak a different color. One has a lighter color at the point. Even a different bite.

I don’t see why you’re focusing on this when it’s clearly the same bird.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

While unusual I don't think I would worry at all. The feathering doesn't look masculine and she doesn't have any saddles. I would guess it's part of the normal aging process. I've had hens with slight feather changes when molting as they've gotten older. She's beautiful!

 

[Lechugapicante]

While unusual I don't think I would worry at all. The feathering doesn't look masculine and she doesn't have any saddles. I would guess it's part of the normal aging process. I've had hens with slight feather changes when molting as they've gotten older. She's beautiful!

Thanks so much!