I have a mystery rescue hen

[FuzzyDinoNuggets]

Hopefully most of her feathers will grow back and it will be easier to tell

 

[Jeff_Stone]

No beard, no tuft on head, even her tail shape is different but nothing I can find to identify her.

I hear you. And I know you want to know. So would I.

You know something? At times like these, though, while the answers are coming, (and oddly there are few cases in which they don't come), you can opt out and just invent a breed for now. Why not? "It's a Talinthorpe." Rare. Experimental. Possibly government-sanctioned. Backstory: "Bred for extreme cuteness, a bit of fluff, and classified egg yields." (See?)

Or you can say, if people ask, "I'm not sure. I found it in an abandoned lab. The Umbrella Corporation started with chickens, you know." Bonus Lore: "She glows under blacklight. The eggs tick when above 75 degrees. Don’t ask why."

 

[Jeff_Stone]

Hopefully most of her feathers will grow back and it will be easier to tell

Agreed Begone Talinthorpe!

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

Lots of things are confusing about her.. I’ve never seen such a floppy comb. I thought maybe opal
legbar but everything doesn’t line up.

She does look like she's missing some head feathers, so maybe she had a crest? I wouldn't be surprised if she had some Legbar in her, though she's not likely pure.

 

[Jeff_Stone]

She does look like she's missing some head feathers, so maybe she had a crest? I wouldn't be surprised if she had some Legbar in her, though she's not likely pure.

Word! Good catch!

 

[redinator]

I bought this hen from a chicken farm. She lays blue eggs and appears to have lavender feathers and a big floppy comb.


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A hen's comb can become floppy for various reasons, including old age, breed characteristics (like Leghorns), or as a sign of poor health, such as dehydration, anemia, or even heat stress.

Here's a more detailed explanation:
Normal vs. Problematic:
A floppy comb isn't always a cause for concern, as some breeds, like Leghorns, naturally have floppy combs. However, a suddenly floppy comb, especially if accompanied by other symptoms, could indicate a health issue.

Possible Causes:
Dehydration: A dehydrated chicken's comb may appear shrunken and floppy.

Old Age: As chickens age, their combs can become larger and droop due to gravity.

Breed: Some breeds, like Leghorns, are known for their naturally floppy combs.

Anemia: A pale and shrunken comb can be a sign of anemia, which can be caused by parasites, mites, or other health issues.

Heat Stress: A pale and shrunken comb can also indicate heat stress.

Broodiness: A hen that is broody (sitting on her nest) may have a paler and droopier comb.

Other Comb Indicators:
Pale comb: Can indicate anemia or poor health.

Blue comb: Could indicate cyanosis (lack of oxygen in the blood) and may be a sign of serious illness.

Dry and flat comb: Can indicate dehydration.

 

[AinaWGSD]

I agree, she's likely mixed. My first thought was andalusian, but the blue eggs is throwing me. Possibly a legbar mix. Though maybe not first generation, since they usually have a crest from the legbar parent and it doesn't look like this bird has a crest.

 

[redinator]

I bought this hen from a chicken farm. She lays blue eggs and appears to have lavender feathers and a big floppy comb.


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Has she laid eggs while you've had her, or is that just what the previous owner told you? If I'm not mistaken hens don't generally lay while going through a molt, which it looks like she is.

 

[Daisy June]

Take good care of that beauty I would love to be so fortunate as to find a girl like her. Thank you for taking her in.