Spots on hens comb

[Charisse66]

She is a 23 week prairie bluebell- I just noticed the spots today. She is acting normal, eating, drinking, laying, foraging, poop etc. This is my first flock and I’m nervous, should I be worried? I have not treated her for anything yet and will treat her myself.

 

[thecatumbrella]

I could be wrong, but it looks to me that she has dry winter comb with some peck marks. They usually show up as little black dots. Is she low on the pecking order?

She has a really cool-looking comb, by the way!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

She is a 23 week prairie bluebell- I just noticed the spots today. She is acting normal, eating, drinking, laying, foraging, poop etc. This is my first flock and I’m nervous, should I be worried? I have not treated her for anything yet and will treat her myself.

Welcome To BYC!

Looks like minor peck wounds to me or she may have gotten some abrasions while foraging.
They should heal up on their own.

 

[Charisse66]

I could be wrong, but it looks to me that she has dry winter comb with some peck marks. They usually show up as little black dots. Is she low on the pecking order?

She has a really cool-looking comb, by the way!

Omg thank you so much for the reply I was stressing. She is not the bottom but also not the top, so could be.

 

[Charisse66]

Welcome To BYC!

Looks like minor peck wounds to me or she may have gotten some abrasions while foraging.
They should heal up on their own.

Thank you so so much for responding, I was stressed.

 

[thecatumbrella]

Omg thank you so much for the reply I was stressing. She is not the bottom but also not the top, so could be.

I had the same exact fears when I started out! Hope you have some peace of mind now.