My 3 month old rooster has been acting up lately--biting everyone who goes near him. I don't understand this, because he was always so sweet, the friendliest of my 4 chickens, always following me around, snuggling with me, even eating from my hand. I dont understand what is wrong with him. Then, last night, I noticed that the edge of his comb had turned a purple-black color. My first instinct was frostbite. Then i realized this was impossible, as I live in the Southern California, and lately the temperature hasnt once dipped below 80. Could he be sick? Is this the explanation for his sudden mood swings and color-changing comb? Also, his snow white feathers have turned a strange off-white/yellow color around his neck.
INFO ABOUT HIM--
I don't know if this helps but--
He is 3 months and nine days old
He started crowing only about a month ago
His friends are 3 hens, (a cuckoo marans, a silver laced/blue cochin, and an easter egger), all a little less than a month old.
He is a white leghorn.
He started acting up about 2 or 3 weeks ago, and bit my little brother's legs twice, drawing blood.
I only noticed his comb last night, since I havent been able to get close to him
When he attacks, he shuffles sideways, and drops one of his wings, and begins to step on it--is this normal?
2-3 days ago, I noticed his crow had begun to sound somewhat strangled (Before: Er-er-ooo, now:er-er-ooOOooA)...if that makes any sense... hehe
Please help! Thank you in advance
INFO ABOUT HIM--
I don't know if this helps but--
He is 3 months and nine days old
He started crowing only about a month ago
His friends are 3 hens, (a cuckoo marans, a silver laced/blue cochin, and an easter egger), all a little less than a month old.
He is a white leghorn.
He started acting up about 2 or 3 weeks ago, and bit my little brother's legs twice, drawing blood.
I only noticed his comb last night, since I havent been able to get close to him
When he attacks, he shuffles sideways, and drops one of his wings, and begins to step on it--is this normal?
2-3 days ago, I noticed his crow had begun to sound somewhat strangled (Before: Er-er-ooo, now:er-er-ooOOooA)...if that makes any sense... hehe
Please help! Thank you in advance