Why do my buff orpingtons have droopy combs?

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One of them is broody ( has been forever!!!!!!)
But the other ones are not ! The things that I’ve read don’t make sense . One post read that they were to warm ( that’s not the case it’s been cold here , but also a lot of nice days mixed it .
One post said notes and lice , no they don’t have those
They seen fine and the polish and my Easter egger are all fine
 
Have they always been droopy? What color are they? I have some hens with droopy combs but it turns out that’s normal for them. Some have em erect while others are floppy but same vibrant color and healthy as can be.
 
Oh I’ll look when I get home but I think they are red and some are shriveled I think and some are floppy I’ll try to get a picture
 
It took me forever but here’s some pics
I have one broody but not all of them
 

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Floppy combs can be normal in some chickens, especially large-combed chickens. Other times, one might be dehydrated, or it could be just because of the winter weather if they are not laying when combs can become pale and shriveled. If she is eating and drinking plenty, it may not be a problem. Most chickens will start getting redder combs in spring when they start laying eggs again.
 
Well they are red but just weird floppy and shriveled in some cases
Ok so I shouldn’t worry
 

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