Pale comb

[Chickies321]

Hi everyone,

I'm wondering if I can get some opinions on one of my white leghorns. Both leghorns in the pictures are approximately 4 months old. I'm a bit concerned about the color of Henna's comb, it appears pale compared to the other leghorn. Is there anything I can do to help Henna? She is at the bottom of the pecking order and such a sweet chicken. She had a rough start in life having to live alone for about 3 weeks after she was attacked by the other leghorn. Her face was slashed and bloody and one of her toes was almost severed. There isn't extreme bullying in my flock but I notice the pecking and Henna sometimes stops eating when the 2 top hens come around. She appears shy when she eats around the other hens. I am willing to let Henna live in my bathroom with my duck (female) who is living inside dealing with bumblefoot if it would help her nutritional needs and possible stress. Would this help? I'm not sure if making her a house chicken would be beneficial or harmful.

Thank you for reading this and and any replies in advance!

 

[Daisy June]

Henna does look a little pale If you can, how about scrambling her an egg and feeding it to her without the other girls around. Maybe put her in your lap to do this. When we have squabbles, and I see one of the girls seemingly intimidated and/or not eating as much as the others, I stand in the run while they eat and scold anybody exhibiting ugly behavior. To sum it up, get Henna some nutrients quickly via scrambled egg, and be certain she gets all of it.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

I'm a bit concerned about the color of Henna's comb, it appears pale compared to the other leghorn. Is there anything I can do to help Henna? She is at the bottom of the pecking order and such a sweet chicken.

The paleness of her comb is an indicator of hormones.. the darker combed ones are maturing faster and paler combed one is maturing slower.. which is also often a factor in pecking order.

Separation isn't ideal as reintegration may be brutal once again.

Consider adding in another feeder and maybe some line of sight blocks. How big is their enclosure, for how many birds?

 

[Yardmom]

In simple terms Cutie is closer to laying then Henna. She will catch up in a month or so

 

[Chickies321]

The paleness of her comb is an indicator of hormones.. the darker combed ones are maturing faster and paler combed one is maturing slower.. which is also often a factor in pecking order.

Separation isn't ideal as reintegration may be brutal once again.

Consider adding in another feeder and maybe some line of sight blocks. How big is their enclosure, for how many birds?

It's this pre fab coop for now for 6 hens. It is smaller than we expected so just using it temporarily.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...hZsbMPY5aUOzSIq4E1op2RjRnkE2HnK8aAlRcEALw_wcB

They do get to explore our 29 foot greenhouse once in awhile so they can run around. Thank you I won't completely separate her then, maybe just for a bit during the day.

 

[Chickies321]

In simple terms Cutie is closer to laying then Henna. She will catch up in a month or so

Ok thank you I thought Henna was sick. I will definitely keep an eye on them.

 

[Chickies321]

Henna does look a little pale If you can, how about scrambling her an egg and feeding it to her without the other girls around. Maybe put her in your lap to do this. When we have squabbles, and I see one of the girls seemingly intimidated and/or not eating as much as the others, I stand in the run while they eat and scold anybody exhibiting ugly behavior. To sum it up, get Henna some nutrients quickly via scrambled egg, and be certain she gets all of it.

Thank you I will make her eggs this week! With crushed mealworms on top, her favorite haha.