Rooster Comb Question

[Kendal]

I have a Silkie rooster, he’s about 2 years old, and I just noticed today that his comb has changed color. It’s always been a dark blue/purple color and today I noticed it’s almost a light grey color. I think I remember reading that combs are related to fertility so does that mean his fertility is going down? He’s the best rooster, he may not be the prettiest or highest quality Silkie but he takes great care of his hens and has never shown even the slightest bit of aggression toward people

Before (around June this year)

Now

 

[nuthatched]

I think the fertility only applies to hens, but I couldn't say for sure. color can be affected by quite a few things, like feed, season, mood and illness.
If he doesn't have other roosters to compete against, he might just be calmer.

 

[Kendal]

I think the fertility only applies to hens, but I couldn't say for sure. color can be affected by quite a few things, like feed, season, mood and illness.
If he doesn't have other roosters to compete against, he might just be calmer.

Thank you, that’s good to know! I knew I read that about the comb and fertility somewhere but I’m sure it was about hens and I just assumed that applied to both!

 

[aart]

Cock/erels combs can fade during the 'off season'....
...tho, as far as I know, not as much as a non-laying hen.

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

He is a handsome boy! I have 3 Cockerel silkies and if he is acting normal then no need to worry. I agree with aart about their Combs changing.