SpringchickGrammy

[Toni Nichols]

I have a two year old Orpington whose crown has changed to pink instead of red. What does this mean? What should I do? She is one of 9 in my flock, and the others still have red crowns.

 

[janiedoe]

Hi Toni, welcome to BYC.

Is she eating, drinking, and pooping?
Has she layed recently?
How do her feathers look? Is it possible that she is molting?
Have you checked her over well for signs of lice and mites?
You may be able to find a vet that will do a float test on her droppings to check for worms.
Is her belly swollen?
Is she looking "fluffed up" or lethargic? Walking funny or limping?

 

[Toni Nichols]

She is a bit more lethargic, and staying on the roost today. Her feathers look a bit dull.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. She may be ill or just taking a break in her laying cycle. Lowered hormone levels can result in reduced comb size and coloring.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Can you post pictures of her?

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC!

Your bird may be sick. Can you post pics of her?

 

[Tookie]

Hello, welcome to BYC! Good luck with your hen!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! It's so nice to meet you! Please make yourself at home!

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[Blue Raptor]

I have a two year old Orpington whose crown has changed to pink instead of red. What does this mean? What should I do? She is one of 9 in my flock, and the others still have red crowns.

Welcome to BYC!! Could you get a pic?