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  1. centrarchid

    frostbite

    You can do it. In the dark you will rule him easily. Spurs not long yet but can still scratch. Try wearing a leather glove on hand used to handle legs. Handle him more than actually needed to familiarize yourself with how he can peck and kick. It will also serve to calm him down. With...
  2. centrarchid

    frostbite

    For the medical concern, go after him after dark while he is on the roost. Keep lights off and quietly approach him with minimal use of light. Gently grasp him by the legs with one hand and if need be support his breast. He may peck and flop a bit so get a firm but not overly tight grip. As...
  3. centrarchid

    frostbite

    No chicken is too mean to handle off the roost. You have to learn how to do it, otherwise get out of chickens.
  4. centrarchid

    frostbite

    Tonight, pull him off the roost and learn how to handle him. Learn how to withstand the bites and nor respond to them. He will quickly stop biting. Then gently look at the frostbitten areas. Post picture of them if you can. Feel for differences in temperature that correspond to differences...
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