Pecking at comb? Comb seems smaller

[DenverBird]

One of my hens, the one at the bottom of the pecking order, seems to have a diminished comb compared to the last time I noticed. Is it common for the more bossy hens to peck and even destroy part of a han's comb?

Thanks!

-DB

 

[Fred's Hens]

I should have taken a photo, but I've a hen who is also at the bottom and has been pecked so badly that I had to finally segregate her today. So, to answer your inquiry, yes it is indeed possible. Look for a "balding" head if severe pecking has occurred.