Rooster's comb turning purple

Mylani

In the Brooder
Apr 16, 2015
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I have a 4 yr old game mix that had his legs badly broken when a hawk tried to carry him off when he was 3 weeks old. Charlie flops around and has his own pen and does OK for himself with a lot of spoiling from me. I noticed last night the top of his comb was purple. Today it was fine, tonight even more purple. His comb is heavy and hangs down over his left eye. Do you think it's circulation being cut off to the comb because it hangs or is this the beginning of heart failure? This bird is the love of my life...does anyone have any suggestions? He's not wheezing or coughing and otherwise feels great.
 
If he is acting okay, I would just watch him. As long as it clears up, it may be okay. I have a 4 year old rooster that gets a darkish tips on his comb for periods of time, and then it is fine. He is the dominant of two roosters, and keeps watch over his 30 or so hens.
 

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