Help, his comb is turning black!

[mellielovesbantams]

I got this serma roo 3 days ago he looked fine, Today his comb looks like this! What is this? I am in TN and it is not cold here at all. Is he sick? He seems to be eating and is very talkative. Is he going to make me or my other chickens sick, I am freaking out and don't know what to do. Help please

 

[Lillith37]

It could be several reasons. Check him over for lice and mites. Are there mosquitos where you live? Does he have any discharge from his nose?

I think rooster combs can turn black from extra testosterone. If he’s joined your flock of hens or depending on his age, maybe his hormones are surging.

It can also be a sign of organ issues and poor circulation.

Are his droppings normal? Make sure to check his crop in the morning to make sure it’s empty.

 

[KayisforKale]

I got this serma roo 3 days ago he looked fine, Today his comb looks like this! What is this? I am in TN and it is not cold here at all. Is he sick? He seems to be eating and is very talkative. Is he going to make me or my other chickens sick, I am freaking out and don't know what to do. Help please

My big roo's comb does that, too. Always in the rear, just like yours. It does not stay that color all day, though.

 

[Lillith37]

My big roo's comb does that, too. Always in the rear, just like yours. It does not stay that color all day, though.

I have a silver leghorn with a big floppy comb and the end of it goes bluish purple at times too. It can be due to heat, stress, all sorts of things.

 

[KayisforKale]

I have a silver leghorn with a big floppy comb and the end of it goes bluish purple at times too. It can be due to heat, stress, all sorts of things.

I have noticed that he has more of an attitude on days that his is darker.

 

[nuthatched]

It could be sunburn.

 

[mellielovesbantams]

It could be several reasons. Check him over for lice and mites. Are there mosquitos where you live? Does he have any discharge from his nose?

I think rooster combs can turn black from extra testosterone. If he’s joined your flock of hens or depending on his age, maybe his hormones are surging.

It can also be a sign of organ issues and poor circulation.

Are his droppings normal? Make sure to check his crop in the morning to make sure it’s empty.

Droppings look good, no discharge or sneezing that I have seen. He's been gaarrulous and crowing away

 

[mellielovesbantams]

Droppings look good, no discharge or sneezing that I have seen. He's been gaarrulous and crowing away

Also he is two years old she said

 

[mellielovesbantams]

My big roo's comb does that, too. Always in the rear, just like yours. It does not stay that color all day, though.

Oh, that is good, Maybe it's nothing bad then. That gives me hope, thank you

 

[mellielovesbantams]

Droppings look good, no discharge or sneezing that I have seen. He's been gaarrulous and crowing away

I dont even know where the crop is or how to check it boy do I feel dumb