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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: LisaBellamy on June 04, 2018, 04:35:11 pm

Title: Cockerels comb scabs
Post by: LisaBellamy on June 04, 2018, 04:35:11 pm

Hi  my cockerel who is around 3 years old has developed black scabs like things surrounded by a whiteish ring on either side of his comb, down towards his head . He seems otherwise healthy - he did have some frost damage in the winter but that was on the tips and has now healed. I don't think it's a wound of of any type as he's the only male and it's on both sides but in slightly different positions. Ive googled the problem but come to no conclusion. Any suggestions? Thanks

Title: Re: Cockerels comb scabs
Post by: cans on June 04, 2018, 05:14:27 pm

Hi
Are you able to get a picture?

Title: Re: Cockerels comb scabs
Post by: Fleecewife on June 04, 2018, 05:25:37 pm

Sun burn?

Title: Re: Cockerels comb scabs
Post by: LisaBellamy on June 04, 2018, 05:36:23 pm

Quote from: cans on June 04, 2018, 05:14:27 pm

Hi
Are you able to get a picture?

Ill try and get a photo - Im pretty sure its not sunburn due to the shape Thanks