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Hey! Anyone seen this on their chicks combs? It’s a lavender Orpington and google is making me fear the worst but it doesn’t look like mites or peck marks, they kind of look like freckles? Help I’m a first time chicken tender riddled with anxiety lol

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Hey there, fellow chicken enthusiasts! Have you ever spotted something unusual on your feathered friend’s comb and felt a wave of anxiety wash over you? Meet our friend, /u/Yapperdapper222, who’s facing just that with their lavender Orpington. Those little spots on the comb look more like freckles than anything else, but the internet can be a scary place—especially when it comes to our beloved chickens! If you're a first-time chicken tender feeling a bit overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Let’s come together as a community to unravel this mystery and offer some comforting advice. After all, navigating chicken care can be a cluck-tastic adventure filled with learning (and maybe a few giggles along the way)!
Hey! Anyone seen this on their chicks combs? It’s a lavender Orpington and google is making me fear the worst but it doesn’t look like mites or peck marks, they kind of look like freckles? Help I’m a first time chicken tender riddled with anxiety lol

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