White crusty spots on comb tips - treatment advice needed

[kcan2]

My d'uccle rooster has a weird crusty patch that started on one tip of his comb and now appears to be on more of the tips. At first I thought it was cottage cheese residue but realized it wont pull off. He has been in a heated garage all winter that has not been below 35 degrees.

What could it be? Has anyone seen something like this before and is it contagious to my hen? How to treat? TIA!

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

Looks like frostbite to me. *shrugs* Maybe someone else will chime in with a better idea.

 

[kcan2]

Looks like frostbite to me. *shrugs* Maybe someone else will chime in with a better idea.

That occurred to me too, but since he has been in a heated garage, I thought not. However, I did not take into account how high the humidity levels must get when we pull our wet cars in everyday...if it is frostbite, will the tips die and not grow back?

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

If they get black they'll die and fall off. No, they won't grow back.

 

[kcan2]

Yikes! If anyone thinks there is anything I can still do at this point to help him keep his comb tips, I'm definitely open to advice (if it's not too late!)

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

It looks very minor to me. I've had roosters (and I live in a VERY cold place) that have lost a lot. Some people say put vaseline on it. Others say not to. I just leave it.

 

[Eggcessive]

It looks like a minor case of frostbite, and you might notice the tips of the comb rounding off slightly over the next few months. No treatment is needed. Vaseline can actually freeze in frigid climate.