Reddening comb and waddle..READY TO LAY????

[lisa new chickens]

I have a rescued meat hen whose face, comb and waddle have turned bright red throughout the course of the day. does this mean she is sick or is she ready to lay an egg? She is about 15 weeks now, and she is eating and acting normal.

 

[usschicago1]

Ready to lay an egg

 

[lisa new chickens]

Awesome!!!!!!!

 

[sourland]

Ducks waddle, chickens have wattles. Yes, she is getting ready to lay.