Pale comb in one of my hens

[John Gusmano]

I have recently noticed that one of my three hens has a much more paler comb than the other two. She eats and acts fine, just her comb isn’t as large as the other two girls. They are all the same age (23 weeks old) and came from the same run. What could this be? Do I need to treat her for anything?

[yankeebushman]

Is her stool watery?

[John Gusmano]

I've noticed a little bit of watery stool, but her comb and waddles are not as large as the other twos....

[histopicker]

Are you sure you have three hens? Could it be one hen and two roosters?

[John Gusmano]

Positive it's three hens. They are sex link chickens.

[yankeebushman]

Has it been hot where you are?

[John Gusmano]

It's been pretty hot, but the last few days not so much.

[cam]

I've heard that some chickens combs may pale out when the bird is moulting. Could sometimes be stress related as well. If she's acting normal and eats and drinks fine, I wouldn't worry much about it.

[billfosburgh]

is she laying? when hens start laying their combs get light colored & also their vents. thats a sure way to tell if a hen is laying. i wouldnt worry about it.

[John Gusmano]

She seems fine just a little off color, she is laying too. Weird. I was just concerned. Thanks for all the advice!