Very pale comb?

[sundayfunday]

Hi there,

I am quite new to backyard chickens. We bought a house and inherited some. I have two of the originals and recently bought 3 pullets from a 4H group (2 from the same farm and one from a separate farm). My black australorp was very pretty, bright red, perfect comb. I have had them for about a month or so and noticed the comb showing a few black spots. No scabs. Now the comb has white areas and almost a frosty look. When I bought her the previous owner sprayed her for mites. She acts normal and I believe has started laying. I am wondering whether this is stress related or a disease. I do not have any vets in my area that treat chickens so don't know what to do. Please help!

 

[emmaie892000]

The black spots are likely from pecks or foraging. Sometimes combs become pale when a bird is molting, or when they're stressed for some reason. It could be anemia, although that's unlikely. In the winter frostbite can affect birds with large combs.
Could you post a picture? It would be easier to tell if it's normal with a picture.

 

[sundayfunday]

I can try to get a picture. She is not molting and it is summer so not from frostbite. She does appear to be low on the pecking order.

 

[emmaie892000]

Other illnesses can have a pale comb as a symptom, but usually they'll be showing other symptoms as well.

 

[sundayfunday]

ok. Here are a few photos.

 

[Reamuskitty1]

a little pale

 

[Reamuskitty1]

its mostly in the face

 

[emmaie892000]

I don't think it's anything to worry about right now!

 

[sundayfunday]

thank you. What do you mean by mostly in the face?

 

[Reamuskitty1]

chicken faces are pale