Is this frost bite

[Floofyfoots]

We live in Arizona so it hasn’t gotten cold here maybe lowest 65-70 at night just recently and I noticed one of our chickens comb is getting black. I know how important chickens combs are and especially in the summer since it helps regulate body temperature. He’s the only one we have with the largest comb. Is this frost bite ? Can we do anything to prevent it? Any way this can improve and get better?

 

[Wubba]

I'm in Northwest Indiana (Chicago area) and I can say this...no, that is not cold enough for frostbite. Frostbite happens when the skin essentially freezes, or frozen crystals form in the skin cells. This could be a sign of some kind of infection, or respiratory or circulatory distress. You should probably check him and other birds in your flock for signs/symptoms of illness....I hope everything turns out okay.

 

[SmiYa0126]

It could also be fluctuations in hormones, give it a few hours, it should go away.

 

[Floofyfoots]

I'm in Northwest Indiana (Chicago area) and I can say this...no, that is not cold enough for frostbite. Frostbite happens when the skin essentially freezes, or frozen crystals form in the skin cells. This could be a sign of some kind of infection, or respiratory or circulatory distress. You should probably check him and other birds in your flock for signs/symptoms of illness....I hope everything turns out okay.

Hey thank you for responding. I want to say it barely started but I was thinking it can’t be the cold when it’s really not cold here yet. Our other 5 chickens don’t have big of a comb as him and there’s look normal. Thank you again!

 

[Floofyfoots]

It could also be fluctuations in hormones, give it a few hours, it should go away.

I will keep an eye on him. He seems to still eat, and drink normally so hopefully it isn’t something serious. Thank you !

 

[MinnPeeps]

I'm in Northwest Indiana (Chicago area) and I can say this...no, that is not cold enough for frostbite. Frostbite happens when the skin essentially freezes, or frozen crystals form in the skin cells. This could be a sign of some kind of infection, or respiratory or circulatory distress. You should probably check him and other birds in your flock for signs/symptoms of illness....I hope everything turns out okay.

I 100% agree with your statement. I live in Minnesota, and I too know frostbite too well.

 

[Saaniya]

We live in Arizona so it hasn’t gotten cold here maybe lowest 65-70 at night just recently and I noticed one of our chickens comb is getting black. I know how important chickens combs are and especially in the summer since it helps regulate body temperature. He’s the only one we have with the largest comb. Is this frost bite ? Can we do anything to prevent it? Any way this can improve and get better?

no it’s not .. it’s just normal blood circulation that isn’t reaching that area it’s common in bigger broader combs in rooster my rooster had a half of his comb gets blackened in winter and gets all red when he plays he have the biggest floppy comb lol it’s normal

 

[Floofyfoots]

no it’s not .. it’s just normal blood circulation that isn’t reaching that area it’s common in bigger broader combs in rooster my rooster had a half of his comb gets blackened in winter and gets all red when he plays he have the biggest floppy comb lol it’s normal

Thank you ! This is our first time owning chickens so I’m just making sure I catch things before it gets worse, or just try to prevent it if I can.