Does my roo have frostbite?

[williamn17]

So I just got a black australorp roo, and I had saw the black on his comb and waddles, and the owner said it’s the breed. But it really looks like frostbite to me, and it looks bad if it is. I'm looking for someone more experienced to tell me if this is frostbite or not, and if it is how severe and if it needs medical attention.

 

[RoosterWhisperer]

So I just got a black australorp roo, and I had saw the black on his comb and waddles, and the owner said it’s the breed. But it really looks like frostbite to me, and it looks bad if it is. I'm looking for someone more experienced to tell me if this is frostbite or not, and if it is how severe and if it needs medical attention. View attachment 2395654View attachment 2395655

Yes he does, sorry...
This might help!
How do you treat frostbite on a chicken comb?
Frostbite in chickens appears as black spots or regions on the tips of the comb or wattles. That is dead tissue and it won't grow back, but it does help protect the underlying tissue, so never try to break it off, rub it or trim it. If you see blisters, leave them, they are also helping the affecting area heal.

 

[RoosterWhisperer]

@williamn17, does it get cold where you are, and is it on his waddles as well?

 

[williamn17]

He's only like 6-7 months old, and last week it was 0-5 degrees for a good 3 days, which was probably his first experience below freezing, and yes, its on his waddles but not nearly as dark and covering as much.

 

[Eggcessive]

Yes, that is frostbite. Do you know how long ago he got that? It can take a week or two to see how bad the damage from frostbite is. Some may heal, while others may end up with tips missing or the whole comb rounded off.

 

[williamn17]

Yes, that is frostbite. Do you know how long ago he got that? It can take a week or two to see how bad the damage from frostbite is. Some may heal, while others may end up with tips missing or the whole comb rounded off.

He's only 6-7 months old and last week/week and a half would've been his first experience with the cold, it was 5 Fahrenheit for about 3 days. (I just got him from a different owner today)

 

[aart]

Serious frostbite!

(I just got him from a different owner today)

I'd be tempted to give him back.

 

[williamn17]

Serious frostbite!

I'd be tempted to give him back.

I doubt he'd care, I can try to talk to him though.

 

[Eggcessive]

I don’t usually use anything on a frostbitten comb. Once they get frostbite, it can happen again because of the condition. Preventing drafts and humidity is how to help prevent it. When it gets in single digits, it can happen. Here is some reading about treatment and prevention of fostbite:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/frostbit-in-backyard-chickens-causes/

 

[aart]

I don’t usually use anything on a frostbitten comb.

Ditto Dat.

https://the-chicken-chick.com/frostbit-in-backyard-chickens-causes/

Does NOT agree with the first 4 "Do's" listed there.
Combs/wattles and feet need to be addressed differently.