Detatched comb

[PoppasGrill]

One of our younger Roos picked a fight, and got his feathered butt kicked soundly. The older Roo got ahold of his comb and ripped it half off at the scalp.
Problem is it now hangs down and covers one eye, leaving him with a blind side to be attacked from, and also he is shaking his head around like he’s got the dain bramage trying to get the comb off his eye so he can see.
Can a Roo’s comb be cut off or trimmed up without doing too much damage? Other than to his pride?
Will try to get pictures this weekend, he’s healed up but we had to isolate him due to the head shaking throwing him off balance trying to look out for bullies.

 

[RoseHawke]

Kinda depends on the style of comb I should think. Hopefully some of the Game people will weigh in as I know Gamecocks at one point, and maybe still do for exhibition, had their combs (and wattles,) "dubbed" or removed since they can, as your rooster found out, be a handicap in battle.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Kinda depends on the style of comb I should think. Hopefully some of the Game people will weigh in as I know Gamecocks at one point, and maybe still do for exhibition, had their combs (and wattles,) "dubbed" or removed since they can, as your rooster found out, be a handicap in battle.

Games are still dubbed for a variety of reasons, like frostbite prevention, & to avoid hen pecking. It is a requirement in poultry shows for gamefowl to be dubbed.

 

[MysteryChicken]

One of our younger Roos picked a fight, and got his feathered butt kicked soundly. The older Roo got ahold of his comb and ripped it half off at the scalp.
Problem is it now hangs down and covers one eye, leaving him with a blind side to be attacked from, and also he is shaking his head around like he’s got the dain bramage trying to get the comb off his eye so he can see.
Can a Roo’s comb be cut off or trimmed up without doing too much damage? Other than to his pride?
Will try to get pictures this weekend, he’s healed up but we had to isolate him due to the head shaking throwing him off balance trying to look out for bullies.

I can probably help you with your bird if you share pictures?

 

[RoseHawke]

Games are still dubbed for a variety of reasons, like frostbite prevention, & to avoid hen pecking. It is a requirement in poultry shows for gamefowl to be dubbed.

I thought it was a requirement for exhibition but wasn't absolutely positive.

 

[PoppasGrill]

I can probably help you with your bird if you share pictures?View attachment 4201381

Here’s a picture of the Roo.

 

[Eggcessive]

It looks like some of the comb is already black and showing loss of circulation. You could try trimming the loose part of the comb off. A very sharp knife or the sharpest scissors are used. There are some links online about this from rooster people. Using ice in a wash cloth to numb and decrease bleeding is common.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Here’s a picture of the Roo.

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Yeah, I'd dub that. If you have surgical scissors, use those.
I can draw where you would need to cut if you get a picture of his head with his comb held up?