Rooster shivering with bloody comb

[bswilson]

I opened up the coop this morning and discovered my normally aggressive and active rooster huddling in the corner shivering. He's got a bloody comb no obvious cut or scratch. The blood seems to be coming mostly from the "crotch" between 2 tips. I brought him inside, cleaned it up, and sprayed some antiseptic on it. I gave him an inspection and nothing else seems amiss, but he won't stop shivering.

It's been just barely hitting below freezing lately, so I suppose it's possible that it's frostbite, but we've had roosters with frostbite before and this seems different.

Any tips? Thanks in advance.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Hard to say. Could be an attack from something?
Best choice is to keep him warm, 70-80 degrees, quiet and well fed/watered.

 

[Wyandottes7]

I'd personally isolate him from the other birds, as other chickens often pick a the color red. You can put some antibiotic ointment (with no painkillers or "caine" ingredients) on the comb, too.

 

[Eggcessive]

Is he ill? A sick rooster will be picked on by other chickens, even the hens. Respiratory illnesses will also cause chilling and shivering. Maybe a predator such as a rat or weasel got in and injured him. Lots of scenarios.

 

[ten chicks]

Keep him warm,when ill/injured/shock chickens cannot regulate their body temp,that is why additional heat is required. Clean wound,give electrolytes for shock/stress. Make sure he is eating/drinking,most important for him to be drinking as chickens become dehydrated very fast.