Advice on dubbing this thick comb?

[MinnesotaBantamChick]

This is my Americana rooster. He is about 3 months old. His comb flops over and basically covers one of his eyes, and as a free ranging rooster, I am afraid he will be easy pickings for a fox or such. I am concerned about bloodloss and pain. I don't know what I could use to numb it that would numb it super well.. He is such a sweetheart and I want to give him the best chance I can, but his comb is so thick I am nervous.

 

[Wolfefarmyard]

This is my Americana rooster. He is about 3 months old. His comb flops over and basically covers one of his eyes, and as a free ranging rooster, I am afraid he will be easy pickings for a fox or such. I am concerned about bloodloss and pain. I don't know what I could use to numb it that would numb it super well.. He is such a sweetheart and I want to give him the best chance I can, but his comb is so thick I am nervous.

Yes, this is primarily only done on large single combs which are much thinner.

Is a vet an option?

Leaving it alone may be best, it may surprise you how well chickens can do with disabilities and his is so minor.

 

[MinnesotaBantamChick]

Yes, this is primarily only done on large single combs which are much thinner.

Is a vet an option?

Leaving it alone may be best, it may surprise you how well chickens can do with disabilities and his is so minor.

Vet would be an option, but that sounds expensive... Anyway, I really do love his floppy comb, I find it funny and cute. However even my loud dog clacking on the concrete behind him accidentally snuck up to him on that side. I guess I could try to leave it and if he dies he dies. If leaving his comb is not a risky option, then I would prefer to do that.