My hens fallen comb turning purple on the edges.

[Jackie G]

Hello everyone. I was opening up my coop to get eggs when I saw her still laying. I look closely and her comb is purple on the edges. She seems fine, still laying, and is running around with the other chickens. What could've caused it and should I be worried? Thanks everyone.

 

[Bird_Lover_17]

This should be in the emergencies/diseases/cures section- announcements/feedback/issues/guides section is for issues with the website itself.

Could it be frostbite?

 

[Jackie G]

This should be in the emergencies/diseases/cures section- announcements/feedback/issues/guides section is for issues with the website itself.

Could it be frostbite?

Sorry, I'm new to this website. Today its about 60 degrees and its drizzling. It has been 70 the past few days.

 

[Bird_Lover_17]

Sorry, I'm new to this website. Today its about 60 degrees and its drizzling. It has been 70 the past few days.

It's ok
Can you post pictures of her comb?

 

[Jackie G]

It is not that purple, but I just want to make sure it’s not anything too serious

 

[casportpony]

May I suggest that you get a good scale and get a baseline weight, then weigh once a week or more to monitor for weight. Any weight loss is a sign of disease.

 

[Bird_Lover_17]

May I suggest that you get a good scale and get a baseline weight, then weigh once a week or more to monitor for weight. Any weight loss is a sign of disease.

X2

 

[Jackie G]

May I suggest that you get a good scale and get a baseline weight, then weigh once a week or more to monitor for weight. Any weight loss is a sign of disease.

Ok thanks!

 

[Jackie G]

Hello everyone. I was opening up my coop to get eggs when I saw her still laying. I look closely and her comb is purple on the edges. She seems fine, still laying, and is running around with the other chickens. What could've caused it and should I be worried? Thanks everyone.

Hmm, this is really weird, it just went away! LOL. I went to go see if it got any worse and it's not there anymore. I will still make sure to monitor her since the colder days are coming.

 

[casportpony]

Hmm, this is really weird, it just went away! LOL. I went to go see if it got any worse and it's not there anymore. I will still make sure to monitor her since the colder days are coming.

Get yourself a scale and start weighing her. Having a baseline weight has been the greatest diagnostic tool for me. When in doubt, put the on a scale. If they've lost weight, there is usually a problem, and the sooner your address the weight loss, the greater the chance of recovery. Once a bird loses 1/3 to 1/2 its weight, it's almost *impossible* to save them.