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  1. scratch'n'peck

    frostbitten comb

    Light frost bite tends to start out whitish, and if it kills some tissue on the comb then it turns black over several days. Finally the dead tissue is shed over time. I learned about the process with my roosters their first winter.
  2. scratch'n'peck

    frostbitten comb

    Silly hens. Vicks rub should work. If they don't like that, then Neosporin ointment also has a petroleum base. Maybe even lip balm would work.
  3. scratch'n'peck

    frostbitten comb

    Yes, vaseline can help prevent frostbite. It also helps to find that perfect balance between good ventilation, but no direct drafts on the chickens in the coop.
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