Pale wattles

JFire82

Chirping
Apr 10, 2020
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Southwestern Pennsylvania
Started yesterday i noticed one of my hens' wattles were pale.. i immediately searched for bugs on her and can't find anything.. i waited till dark and did the red mite test.. still nothing.. can it just be heat exhaustion... she is eating, pooping and laying just fine. A photo of her and her pale wattles... if its something more please help and tell me how to treat her.. im a newbie at this. Thank you.
 

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I wouldn't be concerned till there is something obvious to be concerned about. I've had hens who never developed large red combs and wattles yet lived and laid for years.
Also, as day lengths shorten as detected by the pineal gland, hormones change, birds go out of production, they molt, combs and wattles shrink and become pale.
At my latitude every day is 2.5 minutes shorter that the day before this month.
 
I wouldn't be concerned till there is something obvious to be concerned about. I've had hens who never developed large red combs and wattles yet lived and laid for years.
Also, as day lengths shorten as detected by the pineal gland, hormones change, birds go out of production, they molt, combs and wattles shrink and become pale.
At my latitude every day is 2.5 minutes shorter that the day before this month.
Thank you so very much.... i know how fast things can turn when it comes to chickens. Your advice was very helpful and reassuring. 😊
 

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