Pale pink combs

[Paul Martinello]

Hi all,

I’ve noticed over the past few weeks that the color of the combs on my Wyandotte hens has lightened by a couple of shades. Can this happen from time to time, or is it cause for concern? The last few weeks have been quite warm and we are approaching Summer, could this have an effect? Aside from that they seem quite cheery, and egg production has not changed appreciably.

Many thanks in advance,

Paul

 

[sourland]

I'm not sure about the combs (they look fine to me), but I do know one thing. Those are two spectacular hens - beautiful lacing on them.

 

[Paul Martinello]

Oh, that’s a very kind compliment, thank you

 

[micstrachan]

Yes, they’re gorgeous! Perhaps they might start molting soon?

 

[Paul Martinello]

They molt just before winter I think? These are my first chickens, so it’s a steep learning curve at the moment. Thank you for the compliment

 

[bobbieschicks]

In my experience molting can happen any time. I've had girls molt in the summer too.

Pinking usually happens to my girls when egg production is about to drop and they are either going to molt or go broody. Are they perhaps hanging out in the nest boxes longer or trying to hide eggs?

 

[Mary's Backyard Chickens]

Their combs turn pale pink when they are about to molt. They could be about to molt pretty soon. Most likely nothing to worry about.

 

[Paul Martinello]

As a matter of fact, they have been hanging out in the nesting boxes longer than usual the last week or so. Initially they would be in and out in half an hour, and now they can sometimes stay there for three or four

 

[BYC910]

You have a rooster ? Sounds like close to broody to me . Probably wondering why the clutch keeps disappearing

 

[Paul Martinello]

No rooster.