black comb

[Seramaroo]

Aloha chicken lovers! Joining to address the issue of black comb on a rooster! We have Seramas and americanas. Love my chickies! Glad to join!

 

[Seramaroo]

We had a serama rooster that developed dark spots on his comb which turned black, then it progressed to the entire comb, then within 2 weeks the comb turned gray and hardened like it died. The rooster was puffy toward the end and his stools were sticking to his vent, we tried everything to save him. No luck, he died.

 

[N F C]

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your rooster. I don't know what happened but maybe another greeter coming along can tell you.

It's nice to have you here, hope you'll enjoy BYC!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Sorry you lost your rooster. I have no idea what may have happened to him.

 

[CarpCharacin]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you decided to join our wonderful community!
You should post a thread here about your rooster. Did you take pictures of his comb?

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. If you have pictures, it may help with a diagnosis. Do an on site search on 'fowl pox'.

 

[drumstick diva]

Sorry to hear about your rooster. Are you having weird weather issues where you live, too hot or too cold Usually black spots on a comb and eventually dropping the damaged parts is a sign of frostbite. Could also have damage if another roo/ bird fought with him and badly damaged his comb.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC! Sorry to hear of your loss!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[50-45-1]

Hi, and welcome to backyard chickens!
I found this article on blackeded comb on chickens. To me it sounds like failing heart or liver. Are your curreny sick rooster related to the one that died. It could be a genetic failing.
I hope you figure this out.
https://chickenprod.com/chicken-comb-turns-black.html

 

[fldiver97]

Welcome Sorry you lost your roo!