Yellow crusty comb on hen..help!

[crossbonesranch]

I noticed today that one of my hens has a yellow crusty/pale comb. I cannot find anything that looks similar online…has anyone seen something like this before? I looks like a fungal infection but I am unsure. I see no mites/lice and it is only on the head. No feather loss. Since today is the first day I’ve seen it, I have not tried any treatments yet. All other hens look fine, all droppings are normal, all are eating and drinking normally. Any guidance would be appreciated!

 

[Myrshine]

It definitely does look like a fungal infection.

 

[Blingchix6]

If it’s fungal, you can treat it with athletes foot ointment. Just rub it on the comb. Anything with -zole; Clotrimazole, miconazole, any anti fungal treatment a person would use. This fungal condition is called “favus” in chickens. Easily treated. Good luck!!

 

[crossbonesranch]

Excellent, thank you both!