Cockerel is scared, possibly depressed and today his beautiful comb has begun to flop slightly at the back.

[Kirklasu]

He is having some trouble we are trying to sort out on another thread… His age is one year plus and he’s a lovely boy but recently become frightened…. we are trying to deal with this.
Regarding his comb…. This could well be related but if anyone has any idea what we can do to help his comb then please let me know. Thanks

 

[Chicken Heel]

Just curious, what frightened him?

 

[Kirklasu]

Just curious, what frightened him?

We are not sure but think it is either us… trying to move him to new quarters OR our older cockerel who might have cornered him in the new run OR a predator…. but most likely not the predator

 

[sourland]

It sounds as if his testosterone levels are being impacted by the dominant rooster.

 

[Kirklasu]

It sounds as if his testosterone levels are being impacted by the dominant rooster.

Thank you but how sad. If this is so will he continue to deteriorate and become ill do you think?