Breeding a bird with frostbite

[toejam]

Hello, I was wondering if I decided to breed a rooster with frostbite will it effect the genetics. It is only on his back 2 points. He is a poreclian d uccle(sorry about spelling).

 

[mamaKate]

Not a bit.

 

[Cornychick]

That was an injury do to his external environment and has no effect on his dna/genetic traits.

 

[MRNpoultry]

I have heard that frostbite can make them sterile somtimes.

 

[drumstick diva]

depends on what part of the rooster gets frostbitten

 

[NYREDS]

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Not exactly. While the frostbite is new & the comb is black it is quite painful & often the male will not be interested in breeding. Once it has healed & the damaged part of the comb has fallen off he'll be back in business.

 

[aveca]

I did ask the vet on this one, she said should not affect breeding in any way. Only if rooster had a viral or bactrial infection, very poor nutrition, parasite overload ect... could affect fertility. I think she said fowl pox is one of the culprits she said it also can cause problems in the comb depending on severity.

 

[Randy]

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[FireTigeris]

No more then docking a dogs ears or tail or declawing a cat changes their genes.

 

[toejam]

Thats kinda what I thought but I wanted to be sure. Thanks everyone. This will save me from having to buy another roo. YAY!!