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Sudden comb growth, 3y/o hen

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dak:
This one is new to me.  I have a 3 year old Black Am hen who's comb has tripled in size this spring.  It is huge (and ugly).  She is not laying though her two hatch mates are laying well and have normal combs. 

I am wondering if this might indicate a hormone producing tumor.  I wanted a few more chicks from her as she is my favorite (of course), but if this indicates some pathology I can scrap that idea.

Has anyone seen this?  If so, what can I expect?

Clare

dak:
Guess this is unusual.

Sharon Yorks:
This is a new one on me so I don't really have any ideas or thoughts of what it could be. Is there anything else unusual about her other than her comb and she's not laying? Is she still eating and acting normal otherwise? Does her eyes look clear and alert? And has there been any weight gain or loss? Is she as active and moving around like before?

dak:
She is completely normal other than that.  She can hang out with the layers and free range until she lays or not.  She is a rare favorite who won't get culled.

John:
How about a photo of that comb?

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