Muscovy caruncle question

[Humanbean68]

I just noticed this yellowed, blistery looking knob on my drake...anyone familiar with what it could be? We did have a cold snap and my rooster got frostbite, but that was at least a month ago and the damaged comb tissue blackened and fell off awhile ago. Could this be mild frostbite damage that took awhile to show up? Anything I should do?

 

[Ratchnick]

Its possible, i have never had moscovies or duck with frost bite but from pictures of frost bite it does seem to manifest as blisters.

 

[KaleIAm]

I'm sorry I can't help you with your problem, I don't have experience with frostbite. But I have to say I love your drake! He is gorgeous and looks like a mini dragon!

Edit: And your chicken photo bombing him is so funny!

 

[Humanbean68]

Thanks, he is a handsome boy. When he raises his crest he really looks like a dragon!

 

[DukesDucks]

Your drake looks like one of mine named KitKat. My other drake, Jack, had the same thing happen to his caruncle this winter when we had a long very cold spell. Looked just like your picture. Unfortunately it got to look worse before better, but it was well below freezing for weeks. I would describe it like looking like a burnt marshmallow. Never bothered him. Now, a couple of months later he looks fine. New caruncle growth and you would never know it had been damaged.
I think the continuous caruncle is part of their charm.

 

[DukesDucks]

I couldn't figure out how to copy the picture, but if you use the search feature (top right) and do an advanced search using "caruncles" and posted by "DukesDucks" you will see my post asking about frostbite and a picture of my drake.

 

[Humanbean68]

Thanks, I found it. It does look similar, I think it may be frostbite. Hopefully it’ll heal up on its own!

 

[Percipen]

I'm sorry I'm no help as I dont have muscovies. I just wanted to comment on how beautiful he is. Cute photobomber too. Looks like sibling rivalry

 

[DucksAreBest]

Edit: And your chicken photo bombing him is so funny!

Oh, just noticed that! It's hilarious!

 

[Crazy Maizie]

It is frostbite, but really nothing you can do about it. My muscovy drake gets frostbite just like that and has for the past 2 winters. It heals well and goes back to normal. My hens tend to keep their heads tucked better in their wings than my drake does.