- Feb 28, 2012
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So we are expecting single digit temperatures in the next few days. Because I have huge fluffy English Orpingtons I am not worried about them getting cold but I am worried about the roosters combs and wattles. Last year I put Vaseline on them but I also had supplemental heat...this year I am trying to do with out the supplemental heat because heat lamps are so dangerous.
I have seen several people saying that putting Vaseline on them makes them more susceptible to frostbite because the Vaseline freezes on them or at least get really cold and just makes the frostbit worse.
I would like to know what you all think about that and what is the best way to prevent frostbite....they have plenty of ventilation and the humidity percentage is very low so I am hoping they will be ok in the up coming days!
Any suggestions of what to do without adding heat to the coops will be very helpful! Thanks so much!
Ayslen Redmon
Lots 'A' Cluckin' Farm
I have seen several people saying that putting Vaseline on them makes them more susceptible to frostbite because the Vaseline freezes on them or at least get really cold and just makes the frostbit worse.
I would like to know what you all think about that and what is the best way to prevent frostbite....they have plenty of ventilation and the humidity percentage is very low so I am hoping they will be ok in the up coming days!
Any suggestions of what to do without adding heat to the coops will be very helpful! Thanks so much!
Ayslen Redmon
Lots 'A' Cluckin' Farm