Comb turning purple

[Gladys Hedrick]

I just noticed this today and I'm almost certain it was that way yesterday. RIR roosters. What causes this it appeared so fast. They appear normal other than that.

 

[ILoveDaffy]

Pics?

 

[YES House Chickens]

Is it freezing where you are? It maybe frostbite. I had to put vasiline on all my birds that had large thin crowns. Every think that was thin skinned and bare.. I is a messy affair but if not done it can cost you your bird. Their legs seemed fine but the head and face skin needs protecting.. they sleep with their heads in their feathers at night so dont make it to thick. We dont want vasiline on their beaks.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

Is it freezing where you are? It maybe frostbite.

It’s gotten as low as 40 degrees windy, but their run is locked up at night so no wind can get in, and they all huddle up. So, I don’t think that’s the cause.

 

[YES House Chickens]

It’s gotten as low as 40 degrees windy, but their run is locked up at night so no wind can get in, and they all huddle up. So, I don’t think that’s the cause.

If they are out in the wind during the day on a 40F day the windchill drops temps to freezing or below. Sunny day or not. Once frostbite occurs it can kill the bird if not corrected quickly.

https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold-wind-chill-chart

 

[Isaac 0]

Frostbite is not going to occur at 40F, even on a windy day. If you want proper help you'll need to post pictures of what you're seeing. Total cyanosis of the comb can be related to cardiovascular problems decreasing blood flow to the area such as atherosclerosis. If you're seeing mild cyanosis in the rear side of the comb (picture below), that can be considered normal in a lot of cases and merely indicates increased respiration rate after running/mating, etc, or related hormones.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I just noticed this today and I'm almost certain it was that way yesterday. RIR roosters. What causes this it appeared so fast. They appear normal other than that.

@Gladys Hedrick Welcome To BYC!

Can you please post some photos of your rooster and of his comb?
If you can give more information about your location and temperatures that would be helpful too!

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

I live in Houston Texas. The temps used to be as low as 40 degrees windy, but as I said, we lock up their run, so I don't think that's the case. And the temps have been heating up by about 10-20 degrees at night, so it's been getting a little "warmer". His comb is cold to the touch, though. Here's a picture:

 

[peeper89]

I live in Houston Texas. The temps used to be as low as 40 degrees windy, but as I said, we lock up their run, so I don't think that's the case. And the temps have been heating up by about 10-20 degrees at night, so it's been getting a little "warmer". His comb is cold to the touch, though. Here's a picture:View attachment 2515505View attachment 2515506
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what wrong with that chickens neck?

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

what wrong with that chickens neck?

What do you mean?