3 year old rooster with blue on tips of comb and eyes have changed from orange-red to pale gold - si

[CarolinaSkies]

I have a 3 year old rooster whose eyes have recently changed color from red-orange to pale gold. The tips of his comb are sometimes blue/purple. He also seems more docile than usual. Is it usual for eye color to change at 3 years old? Are these symptoms of disease?
- He is in a 4x4 house with a large grassy run and 3 hens. He free ranges about 25% of the time.
- Is fed Purina Layena with the hens, sunflower seeds and free range.

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Almost makes me think of frostbite. Is it cold there? I would rub coconut oil mixed with honey and vaseline on his comb. Also, put either some ACV or probiotics in the water.

 

[CarolinaSkies]

Almost makes me think of frostbite. Is it cold there? I would rub coconut oil mixed with honey and vaseline on his comb. Also, put either some ACV or probiotics in the water.

Thank you for the feedback. It's not cold here.....July in South Carolina hot. I'll try some ACV. I think strangest thing is that his eye color changed.

 

[Eggcessive]

There seem to be several threads about the subject if you do a search at the top of the page for "eyes changing color."

 

[CarolinaSkies]

There seem to be several threads about the subject if you do a search at the top of the page for "eyes changing color."

Thanks, I had already tracked those down before posting. Most are referring to chicks' eye color changing as they mature, although one did mention nutrition which I didn't think would be an issue because I feed a decent chicken feed. Although, maybe layer pellets aren't great for the long-term health of a rooster.(?)
Just concerned that this roo might not have good circulation and wondering what some causes might be.

 

[Eggcessive]

Layer feed for roosters has too much calcium, although most people tend to feed layer to the hens. All flock or flock raiser feed is healthier for the roosters and young chicks and juveniles. Calcium shouldn't have an effect on eye color. Here is a good link on eye problems in poultry, although eye color (except in Mareks disease) isn't listed. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ps031

 

[CarolinaSkies]

Layer feed for roosters has too much calcium, although most people tend to feed layer to the hens. All flock or flock raiser feed is healthier for the roosters and young chicks and juveniles. Calcium shouldn't have an effect on eye color. Here is a good link on eye problems in poultry, although eye color (except in Mareks disease) isn't listed. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ps031

Thank you for the link.

 

[Eggcessive]

You're welcome. If you do find a reason, please give an update if possible.