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    What to do? Floor built in Run.

    That’s a really solid‑looking coop, and the floor in the run isn’t a dealbreaker — you just need to treat it differently than an open‑ground run. The biggest thing you’re managing now is moisture, not predators. A few options that work well on a floored run: 1. Pine shavings (the easiest...
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    What are these scabs on William's face?

    What you’re seeing on William looks very consistent with pecking injuries, especially if you already know your dominant hen has been going after him. Face wounds from pecking often show up as dark scabs, tiny black dots, or dried blood on the wattles and comb. A few things to look for: •...
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    Spots on wattles/ comb

    What you’re seeing on the comb and wattles is really common in extreme cold, especially with wind chills like you’ve had. Yellow crusty patches can come from a few different things, but in your situation frostbite is the most likely cause. A few things to look for: • Frostbite starts pale or...
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    Leghorn frostbite getting worse- next steps?

    Hey there — frostbite in single‑digit temps is really common, especially on birds with tall single combs. What you’re describing (standing on one leg, switching legs, looking uncomfortable) is a normal cold‑management behavior, not necessarily a sign of severe frostbite progression. A few...
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