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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: FiB on July 03, 2013, 09:18:58 pm

Title: Floppy comb..
Post by: FiB on July 03, 2013, 09:18:58 pm

can I deduce anything from  a floppy comb?  Nice and red, totally normal young light sussex running around with her sisters, but hers is floppy.  I don't routinely worm and do cider vinegar in drinking water. Cheers, Fi xx 

Title: Re: Floppy comb..
Post by: Kitchen Cottage on July 03, 2013, 09:33:54 pm

Hi, there is a thread below "Little Miss Droopy Comb" about my ex battery hen with the same issue.  Lots of helpful advice on there :)

Title: Re: Floppy comb..
Post by: chrismahon on July 04, 2013, 01:15:52 pm

Some develop a floppy comb as the breed is supposed to. Perhaps the light sussex has some Leghorn in her?

Title: Re: Floppy comb..
Post by: FiB on July 04, 2013, 02:51:07 pm

Thanks guys - will have a look - and as far as what else might be in the mix - ANYTHING is possible - didn't realise some breeds had droopy combs, thnaks