Pale Faces on my RIR hens?

[cheeps]

This is probably a silly question...

Yesterday when DF and I were out working on our new chicken house yesterday when he pointed out my three RIR hens faces were unusually pale (ie, not red like usual). Is this a sign of something being wrong? They are acting like their normal mean selves and are eating, drinking, and laying normally.

Any thoughts?

 

[zachary]

NO my RIR hens do that to when they an lay egg.

 

[LynneP]

Mine are RIR crosses (mutts) but I find their wattles/combs change during the day during laying, excitement, grooming...but keep an eye on them if you believe this is something different.

 

[JennsPeeps]

My banty cochin's face changes based on the temp, her mood, whether she's eating, etc. Nothing to be concerned about unless their behavior changes as well.