Tan tips on Orp comb

[NewcoopNewpoop]

I just noticed this last week--wondering if it is important.
She started laying a month ago, no issues. The extreme cold has been hanging around but its finally warming up above freezing during the day.
Behavior is normal and active.

What do the light colored tips mean?

 

[FowlProtector]

I just noticed this last week--wondering if it is important.
She started laying a month ago, no issues. The extreme cold has been hanging around but its finally warming up above freezing during the day.
Behavior is normal and active.

What do the light colored tips mean?

Hey there!

It sounds like your chickens are doing well, and you're noticing the pale comb tips, which might be due to the cold. This is pretty common when the weather is chilly, and I have a few tips that could help:

• Keep them warm: Adding extra bedding like straw or hay in the coop can help keep the temperature inside a bit warmer. You could also put a heat lamp in the coop, but make sure it’s safe and doesn’t pose a fire risk.
• Prevent frostbite: If the tips of their combs are getting pale or seem a little frostbitten, you can rub a bit of petroleum jelly on them. It helps protect from the cold and keeps their combs healthier.
• Check their water: Cold weather can freeze their water quickly, so be sure to check it regularly and make sure they have fresh, unfrozen water to drink.
• Healthy diet: During the colder months, chickens need a good diet to stay strong. Make sure they have access to quality layer feed, and consider adding a little extra protein if they seem more sluggish than usual.
• Be patient: As the weather warms up, the comb color should return to normal, and the cold will stop affecting them as much.

Keep an eye on them, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you notice anything else strange! You're doing great!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Sorry to disagree with the above poster, but it's best to leave frostbite alone and don't put anything on it. Handling/ rubbing just causes more damage and vaseline or any other substance does nothing to prevent or cure frostbite. It will heal on its own, though your chicken may lose those tips of its comb over time. Ventilation in the coop is very important as moisture is more dangerous than cold temperatures. Openings in the coop should be well above where the birds roost so moving air does not ruffle their feathers. Remove water from the coop at night to reduce humidity, they don't drink during the night anyway.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I just noticed this last week--wondering if it is important.
She started laying a month ago, no issues. The extreme cold has been hanging around but its finally warming up above freezing during the day.
Behavior is normal and active.

What do the light colored tips mean?

She has minor Frostbite.

Leave the comb alone, it will heal just fine on it's own.

Hey there!

It sounds like your chickens are doing well, and you're noticing the pale comb tips, which might be due to the cold. This is pretty common when the weather is chilly, and I have a few tips that could help:

• Keep them warm: Adding extra bedding like straw or hay in the coop can help keep the temperature inside a bit warmer. You could also put a heat lamp in the coop, but make sure it’s safe and doesn’t pose a fire risk.
• Prevent frostbite: If the tips of their combs are getting pale or seem a little frostbitten, you can rub a bit of petroleum jelly on them. It helps protect from the cold and keeps their combs healthier.
• Check their water: Cold weather can freeze their water quickly, so be sure to check it regularly and make sure they have fresh, unfrozen water to drink.
• Healthy diet: During the colder months, chickens need a good diet to stay strong. Make sure they have access to quality layer feed, and consider adding a little extra protein if they seem more sluggish than usual.
• Be patient: As the weather warms up, the comb color should return to normal, and the cold will stop affecting them as much.

Keep an eye on them, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you notice anything else strange! You're doing great!

What is all this?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

What is all this?

AI? Some of it seems like nonsense ... like this:

• Be patient: As the weather warms up, the comb color should return to normal, and the cold will stop affecting them as much.

 

[NewcoopNewpoop]

She has minor Frostbite.

Leave the comb alone, it will heal just fine on it's own.


What is all this?

Thanks.
I looked at their previous posts and it does seem like AI.

 

[aart]

What is all this?

Cut and paste from some other place on the net?

 

[Bawkbok]

Aw geez - no AI infiltration on BYC please.