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Good luck! I hope you can find some help for him. Usually anyone who shows a breed of chicken that was historically bred to fight, will know someone who dubs.

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That's why I suggested someone who does this routinely for show birds. They're quick, efficient, and really know what they're doing. I think someone like this would be the most qualified. They may even be able to confirm the comb is the issue. That is, if the vet isnt wiling or is unable.

If you live in an area where they show birds at the fair, you may be able to find someone who does dubbing for show birds. These people are very fast and know what they are doing. My boss shows bantam old English and her roosters have to have their comb dubbed, along with their wattles and part...

Lol yeah I just discovered that. Here I am not being helpful at all.

That other thread was by you. Lol. That's why the bird looked so familiar. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/updated-bantam-cockerel-struggling-to-breath-large-comb.1329557/

The thread I read showed progression of the closing of the nostrils just like yours. No other signs of respiratory issues. Similar issues with breathing also, especially when he got active. I will try to find the thread.

I didnt get to see how it ended though. I lost the thread somehow.

I just recently read another thread which had similar issues with their cockerel. The pictures looked very similar to . They came to the conclusion his comb was too large and heavy and was pushing down on his nostrils.