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There isn't much water in which to dip his wattle, given the type of water system we have, but if they are leaking, that could definitely be it! For frostbite treatment, is there important activity for us to do, or is that just something they deal with and eventually gets better?

Yes, saw that. It's definitely possible that could be the case. I'll reply inline on that post. Thanks.

NOTE: Other rooster doesn't really even have spurs yet. Ralph has GIGANTIC spurs. But he's also older and slightly smaller, those he isn't tiny by any means.

No other bloody areas that either my wife or I could locate. Other rooster looks right as rain. @SmiYa0126 - forgot to tag you earlier

Photos of Ralph Feathers are slightly less crusty this morning. Everyone behaving like it's just another day. Couldn't see any additional signs of injury or bloody spots.

5 gallon buckets in both cases. Feeders have large round openings. Waterer has nipple style tips. Not sure how either could cause injury, but also haven’t thought much about that before.

Will take and post pics in the morning!

FORGOT TO MENTION I noticed blood drops on the roost beneath where Ralph sleeps. Not much, probably 15 drops of blood. To me this means his wattles were dripping blood at night time at least at one point.

We're in northeast OH. It has been single digits for the past three days or so. Flock Stats: Two Roosters: Have never seen them fight - Ralph Macchio - 2 years old, man of the house, Leghorn + Silky mix - HRooTwoToo (Pronounced ROO-TOO-TOO - His grandpa was called HRoo - the H is silent...