Not all poultry farmers, despite raising chickens, are breeding and raising chickens. For some, it is easier to acquire chicks that have already been born. In this case, it is not necessary to start a rooster in the backyard. After all, the presence of a rooster in the herd does not affect the egg production of chickens. And yet, many household owners do not skimp on the acquisition of this proud and such a beautiful bird.
Thanks to the rooster, the chickens are always supervised and united in a small, but still, group. However, roosters, like any other feathered pets, are prone to various diseases. It is not uncommon for poultry farmers to notice a blackening of the crest in them. This phenomenon indicates the development of a disease in a bird. However, it is impossible to make a definite answer what kind of disease it is.
The best solution for darkening the crest of a rooster is to seek advice and help from a specialist – a veterinarian. Also, the owner of the bird can try to independently determine the diagnosis by observing the feathered pet for several days.
It is possible that the rooster’s comb turned black as a result of vitamin deficiency, or it could be a much more serious illness, such as bird flu. It is possible that the blackening of the crest is evidence of an infectious contagious disease – Pasteurellosis.
Treatment of a rooster should begin immediately after establishing the cause of the darkening of the crest. And it is advisable to consult a veterinarian before buying and giving the bird medications. Perhaps he will advise something more effective and effective. It is also necessary to understand that a sick feathered pet must immediately be excluded from the main herd and placed until complete recovery in another room in order to avoid infecting other birds.
