Chicken has a pale face

[Trashie]

I’m unsure if she’s molting but my chicken whom usually has a bright red face has gone to more of a pale pink. I think she is a leghorn mix, she still lays eggs, but she is around 4 years old as of last month. Shes my last chicken from my original flock so I’ve been keeping a close eye on her. I want her to be in good health before we integrate any other chickens. All we have left is her and a rooster, we recently lost a hen.

 

[HollowOfWisps]

If she is otherwise in good health the pale skin is just a sign that her hormones are changing and she is going to slow down laying. At 4 years old that’s very common and to be expected. Think menopause for chickens.