Rooster Comb Problems

[1000Clucks]

Hello,
My RIR rooster, Mr. Ornette Crowman, has some crusty white spots on his comb. I searched old threads about this, from what I found I'm guessing that it is either just dry skin, or a slight fungal infection. So I'm guessing I should try coconut oil first, then maybe anti-fungal ointment. But thought a little feedback wouldn't hurt. Obviously, not an emergency, but any thoughts would be appreciated! He seems to feel great otherwise. It's been pretty warm here in PA, in the 80s the other day, now in the 60s/70s.

 

[Eggcessive]

I am pretty sure that Mr Crowman has suffered some slight frostbite to his comb and right wattle. They frequently can get it on the wattles when the wattles get wet in freezing temperatures. The coconut oil might help a little to heal it up, but it should heal on it's own, possibly with some rounding off of his comb tips.

 

[1000Clucks]

Thanks for the reply! That white area on his wattle in the photo is just a bright spot of sun shining on him--sorry the photos are not very clear. Weird to think that he could have frostbite in such warm temps, but in any case I guess it will work itself out. Thanks again!

 

[peaceisgreen]

could also be the beginning stage of dry fowl pox i have a rooster whos comb looks almost the same but this condition is usually not serious and also resolves on its own in a few weeks just keep and eye on him look out for small black spots

 

[1000Clucks]

Thanks for your reply, @peaceisgreen ! I appreciate your input.

 

[ChickenLover200]

Frostbite was what happened to three of my roosters' combs

 

[Eggcessive]

Thanks for the reply! That white area on his wattle in the photo is just a bright spot of sun shining on him--sorry the photos are not very clear. Weird to think that he could have frostbite in such warm temps, but in any case I guess it will work itself out. Thanks again!

It is hard to tell sometimes when a comb has been injured due to pecking or rubbing against fencing, from mild frostbite. Both can look grayish to white or yellow when healing. Then there is favus, a fungal infection which can affect combs. wattles, and the face. It usually looks white and chaulky, and may spread if not treated with antifungal creams such as clotrimazole (Lotrimin) or miconazole (Monistat.)

 

[peaceisgreen]

if i can catch my jungle fowl i will post a pic of his comb it started out looking "dry" but then a few tiny black spots appeared

 

[Beatrice&Maple]

How do you treat Favus? My rooster has it. I tried antifungal athlete's foot cream but it didn't work. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

 

[Eggcessive]

Lotrimin (clotrimazole) or Monistat 7 (miconazole) are usually good applied with gloves once a day. If that has not helped or it has spread, it may not be a fungal infection. A vet can do a skin scraping and look for the fungus. Pictures can help identify certain problems.