reddness developing on feet, black spots on comb

[stanski]

My rooster began limping yesterday and I noticed reddness around his toes and up his legs. Today I say black spots on his comb. Does anyone know what is going on with him?

 

[meriruka]

Is he your only roo?

 

[stanski]

No, I have 2 orpingtons.

 

[meriruka]

Is it possible they were fighting? Black spots on roo combs are sometimes just dried blood and if he was fighting his legs might be red.

 

[willkatdawson]

I would love to see a pic to be sure but if I had to guess I would say the black spots on the comb are exactly as said before dried blood spot and the redness on his legs are a sign his hormones are strong and he's healthy. Here is a pic of a roo I had and I was concerened about his red legs also...

 

[stanski]

He is barely putting any weight on his left leg.
I don't really know what I'm doing with the picture deal. I hope you can see it.

 

[stanski]

You can't really tell from this pic just how irritated his legs look.

 

[JayBird+16]

I agree w/ the dried blood. Maybe the red on the legs is brusing, but my Black Star Roo has red legs, red up the back and in between the toes. His legs continue to get redder as he gets older.

 

[stanski]

He is definately not feeling well. As the day goes on he is acting sicker. He really isn't putting any weight on his left leg.

 

[JayBird+16]

Have you check for a more serious injury under his feathers? They are pretty good a hiding these things.