White spots on comb or just comb

[Nerdc0reRizing]

Hi,

I can't tell if this is a normal comb on my BO or not as far as I've noticed it's always been this way the white isn't actually raised, just the red and it's lighter in color. I read pale combs mean bad health same with white dots so really just wanna check.

Thanks!

 

[barred2rock]

This thread may give you some ideas: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/pale-dry-looking-combs-picture-added.40038/

Best of luck!

 

[Nerdc0reRizing]

That really didn't help much. I've read all those forums but I can't really tell, didn't seem like mites or anything but I'm new to chicken keeping. Hope someone can give input.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Is she eating/drinking o.k.?
How old is she?
Is she laying eggs?

There can be several reasons for a dry comb - if she is over a year old, then she may be beginning to molt, the comb will become dry and shrink.

She may also have a bit of Favus, but it doesn't look powdery to me - just dry. You can apply some coconut oil on the comb to see if that helps.

 

[Nerdc0reRizing]

Is she eating/drinking o.k.?
How old is she?
Is she laying eggs?

There can be several reasons for a dry comb - if she is over a year old, then she may be beginning to molt, the comb will become dry and shrink.

She may also have a bit of Favus, but it doesn't look powdery to me - just dry. You can apply some coconut oil on the comb to see if that helps.

Thank you!! I will try that. They are only almost 6 months old, so I don't think they're molting yet and they just started laying eggs. Their combs are all mixed, some are lighter with lighter faces and flopped and some are bright red and tall with red faces. They've all just started laying between 18 weeks and now. 10 of our 12 (just 2 EE waiting) are laying. We did get a hot spell randomly though, only like 86 degrees but the humidity is high so dry comb could be a possibility. They aren't acting sick at all, very spry and running around like usual. They take a lot of dust baths. I will try the coconut oil when I get home from work to any ones that seem dry. Thank you!