Purple Comb that Comes and Goes

[BunnyChickenMomma]

Hi, All!

I've got a 3 year old Buff Orpington girl who has something going on. Last night when I was tucking them in for the night, I noticed Parsley's comb and wattles were dark purple. I brought her inside - she was bright, alert, and didn't seem in distress. I kept her inside for the night. Her comb was completely normal the next morning and she was eating and drinking. I put her back outside and she was dust bathing and acting normally. Her comb darkened throughout the day and tonight it was deep purple again - wattles seemed normal. She is inside for the night again and I have a vet appointment for her on Wednesday because I know comb discoloration can be a sign of something serious. Any ideas or experience with something like this?

 

[Eggcessive]

How cold has it been there? Can you get a picture of the comb after it gets normal again? Usually a dark comb is from poor oxygenation or heart failure, but she might be getting some frostbite. Can you make sure that she is drinking enough, since dehydration could also be a problem.

 

[BunnyChickenMomma]

It was very cold the previous week (-40), but this week it was -5 and above. Today and yesterday were in the 20s. I thought frostbite maybe, but does that come and go?

I'll get a photo of her comb tomorrow morning. I saw her drinking normally today, but I'll keep a close eye on her water intake tomorrow morning as well. Thank you for your help.