Rooster comb

[dottie15]

Hello! My rooster Dottie’s comb started to turn a white-ish color earlier this week. It looks a little crusty up close and is only on the right side. I sometimes put Vaseline on his comb when I see it darken at the tips or look dry. Any ideas on what this could be? Thank you in advance!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Did you notice the whitish buildup after you applied Vaseline?
If so, then likely it's just peeling skin. See if you can wipe it off.

 

[jpalmatier83]

Not sure where you’re from.

I’d say frostbite if you were from the southern hemisphere. Not in my area right now though.

I don’t know what else could cause lack of circulation.

 

[dottie15]

Did you notice the whitish buildup after you applied Vaseline?
If so, then likely it's just peeling skin. See if you can wipe it off.

I started noticing sometime last week but haven’t applied any Vaseline since. I use the Vaseline with cocoa butter, could that be an issue? That’s the only Vaseline I’ve ever used and this is the first time I’ve seen his comb this way. I haven’t touched it much but I’ll give it warm compresses tomorrow and see if it wipes off. Thank you so much!

 

[dottie15]

Not sure where you’re from.

I’d say frostbite if you were from the southern hemisphere. Not in my area right now though.

I don’t know what else could cause lack of circulation.

I live in Los Angeles. It’s warming up a little to the high 70’s but nothing crazy.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I started noticing sometime last week but haven’t applied any Vaseline since. I use the Vaseline with cocoa butter, could that be an issue? That’s the only Vaseline I’ve ever used and this is the first time I’ve seen his comb this way. I haven’t touched it much but I’ll give it warm compresses tomorrow and see if it wipes off. Thank you so much!

Could be from the cocoa butter.
I've found that if I use just plain old Vaseline on combs/wattles I don't have problems, but if I use something like Coconut oil or a mix of oils, then combs/wattles seem to peel or have some dryish looking skin/peeling.

As for his comb turning dark on the tips, that can be somewhat normal on large combed roosters. Hormones, oxygen levels, etc.

 

[Chicken poppy]

Mine get chapped when its a little cold. Maybe that could be the cause? Either way, hope he’s alright! I’m sure he will be.

 

[dottie15]

Could be from the cocoa butter.
I've found that if I use just plain old Vaseline on combs/wattles I don't have problems, but if I use something like Coconut oil or a mix of oils, then combs/wattles seem to peel or have some dryish looking skin/peeling.

As for his comb turning dark on the tips, that can be somewhat normal on large combed roosters. Hormones, oxygen levels, etc.

Thank you! I’ll pick up some plain Vaseline tomorrow.

 

[dottie15]

Mine get chapped when its a little cold. Maybe that could be the cause? Either way, hope he’s alright! I’m sure he will be.

I live in Los Angeles so the weather has been nice for July. It hasn’t gotten hot yet and the nights are cool. Any other ideas?