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The chickens comb is not a muscle. The comb is a soft fleshy tissue, sort of radiator that allow the blood vessels close contact to circulating ambient air therefore helping the bird to cool. The single comb is one of eight distinct types of combs and is most often the floppy kind. When a healthy hen has grown a prominent comb, it often will droop or flop to one side.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoOften a sign of aging and or poor nutrition. The hens comb will weaken as they age out and stop laying. Try adding a water soluble tonic to the water supply and feeding a MASH with higher protein. Allowing the bird to free range and have access to fresh greens and insects might help also. You could also check for mites and de-worm the hen to boost immunity and general health.
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∙ 13y agoThere is nothing wrong with the hen. She is molting and will do so about every 18 months.
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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 does it mean when the comb on the chicken turns light?
Sometimes a hen's comb will fade when she is about to stop laying, or about to start molting.
When is a chicken officially an adult?
A hen is officially an adult when she starts laying and has a full comb and wattle. A rooster is officially an adult when he starts crowing, fertilizing eggs, and has a full comb and wattle. Remember that a hen's comb and wattle should be smaller than a rooster's comb and wattle.
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.
Is a hen sick if her comb is small and pale?
No. Not always a good indication of health. While the comb and wattle can sometimes show stress in a sick bird, the colour of the comb can also indicate age and nutritional factors. Try bumping up the protein in your flocks feed and possibly give them a tonic in the water supply for a few days.
Is it OK for a rooster to be in a laying box with the hen?
Yes, it's normal. Your Rooster is just protecting your hen while she's laying.
Does the length of the comb determine the hen's age?
It can, but it is not a fire proof way of doing it. Typically, the larger the comb, the older the hen. But, this can also mean that it is the domninant hen of the flock (and is not necessarily older than the others). Then there are some breeds which have comb types which cannot be used to identify age (such as Ameraucanas or Leghorns).
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 is the difference between rooster and hen?
The hen is smaller and has a smaller tail, comb and wattle.The rooster is bigger has a larger tail, comb and wattle.
How do you know if your hen is sitting or laying?
pick it up
What is an old hen after stop laying called?
Chasseur
Resting a hen for a second laying production is called a what?
Resting a hen for a second laying production is called a molt. Chickens do not produce eggs when they are growing their new feathers.
