Purple spots on comb?

[PennyM16]

Hello,
I have a Serama rooster, about 6-7 months old, and earlier I noticed some spots on his comb were a little purple-ish looking. It’s gone now, but it would be helpful to know whether it’s a sign of something more serious / what to do in future etc

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hello,
I have a Serama rooster, about 6-7 months old, and earlier I noticed some spots on his comb were a little purple-ish looking. It’s gone now, but it would be helpful to know whether it’s a sign of something more serious / what to do in future etc

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If the spots reappear, get some photos.
Right now his comb looks fine to me. Did he exhibit any symptoms when he had the spots - coughing, labored breathing, etc.?

Combs can change colors slightly depending on temperature, hormones and of course illness. If he is eating/drinking and active with no other symptoms, the I would just monitor him.

 

[PennyM16]

If the spots reappear, get some photos.
Right now his comb looks fine to me. Did he exhibit any symptoms when he had the spots - coughing, labored breathing, etc.?

Combs can change colors slightly depending on temperature, hormones and of course illness. If he is eating/drinking and active with no other symptoms, the I would just monitor him.

That’s pretty much what I thought; I checked his heart rate and breathing and they sounded fine to me, he was acting normal and it doesn’t get very cold here. I thought it was related to him not getting enough oxygen but he didn’t show any signs of choking or trouble breathing

 

[PennyM16]

If the spots reappear, get some photos.
Right now his comb looks fine to me. Did he exhibit any symptoms when he had the spots - coughing, labored breathing, etc.?

Combs can change colors slightly depending on temperature, hormones and of course illness. If he is eating/drinking and active with no other symptoms, the I would just monitor him.

It’s not as clear in the photo, but you can kind of see the purple-ish on the left side of his comb

 

[coach723]

As @Wyorp Rock said, there are many things that can cause darkness in the comb. A heart problem could, but there wouldn't be anything you could do about that. Mine with heart issues also tended to be slower and less active also. Often if chickens get excited/stressed it can cause a darkening, that usually resolves itself once they calm down. Since he is young I'd suspect it's hormonal and excitement is probably causing it. If you have more than one cockerel that may amp him up even more. I also would just watch him to make sure that nothing else develops symptom wise.

 

[PennyM16]

As @Wyorp Rock said, there are many things that can cause darkness in the comb. A heart problem could, but there wouldn't be anything you could do about that. Mine with heart issues also tended to be slower and less active also. Often if chickens get excited/stressed it can cause a darkening, that usually resolves itself once they calm down. Since he is young I'd suspect it's hormonal and excitement is probably causing it. If you have more than one cockerel that may amp him up even more. I also would just watch him to make sure that nothing else develops symptom wise.

Alright, that’s probably it lol he is a very, very hyper cockerel As for other roosters, no, but he does attack his reflection in windows, the refrigerator, mirrors etc, as well as anyone’s feet. (Because you know, they totally look like other roosters)

 

[coach723]

Seeing his reflection counts in his mind as another cockerel! LOL!! Bluebirds will do the same thing in the spring, attack 'the other bird' in the window when they see their reflection. We usually have at least one battering himself against the window every spring.
He's probably fine, just being a normal, hormonal cockerel.

 

[PennyM16]

Seeing his reflection counts in his mind as another cockerel! LOL!! Bluebirds will do the same thing in the spring, attack 'the other bird' in the window when they see their reflection. We usually have at least one battering himself against the window every spring.
He's probably fine, just being a normal, hormonal cockerel.

Hahaha yes, it seems everything that moves is another cockerel to him...including the poor dog...

 

[Anna Ranieri]

Hello,
I have a Serama rooster, about 6-7 months old, and earlier I noticed some spots on his comb were a little purple-ish looking. It’s gone now, but it would be helpful to know whether it’s a sign of something more serious / what to do in future etc

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I don't have any advice for you as I have no knowledge of this but wanted to post how beautiful he is, he is so handsome and by far the most handsome I've ever seen - gorgeous boy.

 

[PennyM16]

I don't have any advice for you as I have no knowledge of this but wanted to post how beautiful he is, he is so handsome and by far the most handsome I've ever seen - gorgeous boy.

Aww, thank you! He’s a total sweetie. He was very much enjoying his sun yesterday