Sick Roo

[GeekiTurtle]

Hi All,

I've got a sick rooster (pale/limp comb and lethargic). He's got black spots on his comb. I checked for lice and mites under his wings and feet but couldn't find anything...

Suggestions would be nice. Thank you

 

[MysteryChicken]

Hi All,

I've got a sick rooster (pale/limp comb and lethargic). He's got black spots on his comb. I checked for lice and mites under his wings and feet but couldn't find anything...

Suggestions would be nice. Thank you
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Paleness means anemia. So he's low on red blood cells, so he needs Heme Iron to restore it's levels.
The black spots are from other birds pecking him.

What's his diet like? This is just to rule out certain things.

 

[GeekiTurtle]

Paleness means anemia. So he's low on red blood cells, so he needs Heme Iron to restore it's levels.
The black spots are from other birds pecking him.

What's his diet like? This is just to rule out certain things.

He free ranges and gets a pellet feed in the morning and evenings

 

[Yardmom]

Since comb color is influenced by hormones any type of illness could be causing the pale comb. I agree the black specks are likely from other birds pecking him.