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Yes. Most North Americans will not eat the comb or wattle . It is fatty and tough but it is pickled by several cultures. It needs to be boiled and preserved in a vinegar solution to soften it up.
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Is comb jelly edible?
Yes
Why are your hens comb's not growing as quick as the others?
Are you sure the others are hens? Usually the cockerels wattle and comb grows in much quicker than the hens but hens of the same breed and brood usually grow at the same rate. The hen you are comparing it to may be a late hatch chick and is less healthy.
Where can one purchase edible honey comb?
Edible Honey comb can be purchased from specialized bee websites such as SavannahBee - which also sells honey but is licensed. Another option is Amazon, which resells edible honeycomb from other sites for a cheaper price.
Can you eat a hen?
Yes, hens are edible. However, hens can provide greater economic value to a farm by producing eggs over the course of a full lifetime.
Are comb jellies edible?
No Yes I know what a comb is, and thats kinda nasty to eat, idk if you like plastic or yum but you should consult someone about that So yes you can eat a comb jellie No do not eat a comb jellie Hope this helped! :)
What does it mean if a broody hens comb goes grey?
Stress could be the reason for a broody hen's comb to go grey. A change in comb color often happens when a hen isn't feeling well or is missing something in their diet.
What body parts of the rooster attract hen?
The fleshy growth on top of a rooster's head, known as the comb, is used to attract hens. Hens are attracted to roosters with big, bright combs.
What makes a chicken's comb bleed?
Bullying from roosters and other hens can cause fights that result in bleeding if the comb is pulled. Frostbite is also a possibility if their is colder temperatures than usual.
In older chickens how do you pick which is the rooster?
When chickens grow up, the roosters often develop the red comb and wattle, and denser feathers, before hens. Fully-grown roosters are usually larger than the hens. They have a leaner, less 'dumpy' shape, and their tail feathers are much larger and curve out. They often have a larger, brighter comb and wattle. They also strut around, crow, and if run with hens will attempt to mount them.
How can you tell which of your hens are laying?
The hen who is laying will have an inflamed comb. When they stop laying or aren't laying yet, their combs become a pinkish-pale color.
What age can hens breed?
You know when a hen is ready to start laying eggs when her comb drops, and her face feathers are full and have lost the "pinkish" color.
What type of chickens have afros?
YES!! Certain breeds of hens do have what looks like an afro hair do. Silkie's and polish hens have tufts of "hair" instead of a comb on the top of their heads. See "related links" below for a picture of a silkie hen
