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    Frostbite and Green Feet

    Today she has been panting, though indoor temp remains the same. Legs seem about the same. Maybe a little less green. Less swelling in some areas, a little more in others. Could it be a sign of infection? Pain? I just realized I ran a diffuser with some tea tree oil in it this morning, then I...
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    Frostbite and Green Feet

    I wasn't planning to to open the tissue again, and I felt pretty bad about doing it anyway, especially once I determined it is not gangrenous or infected. I can see definite areas where it will fall off eventually, and I am planning to keep it uncovered. I will continue with the epsom soaks and...
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    Frostbite and Green Feet

    I hadn't seen the green mentioned in any other frostbite posts. Thanks!
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    Frostbite and Green Feet

    Any advice out there?
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    Frostbite and Green Feet

    I will add that after her procedure, she was rewarded with some aspirin laced milk kefir (with clean water, not medicated) and thoroughly enjoyed it. She looks like she might sleep standing up tonight, not squatting down like she'd done earlier this evening.
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    Frostbite and Green Feet

    One of my hens has developed severe frostbite on both feet and I need reassurance that what I've done and am doing is good. Advice would help, too! She was donated to us by the humane society and the flock rejected her more than any other new bird we've taken. After several weeks I thought she...
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