Before I rebuild, what would yall do differently?

[z3lda3]

I'm no expert on this but I see the reasoning as a preventative measure in extreme cold areas.

I’m soooo glad I don’t live in extreme cold areas..

 

[z3lda3]

I’m soooo glad I don’t live in extreme cold areas..

And I’m sure my chickens are too lol

 

[wrathsfarm]

Another option: two words- “crocheted hats”!

 

[z3lda3]

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They can be so festive

 

[wrathsfarm]

They can be so humiliating

Fixed that for you

 

[z3lda3]

Fixed that for you

Oh come on Kongs masculine enough, he could totally pull it off! And I think he’d agree- better than being dubbed.

 

[wrathsfarm]

Oh come on Kongs masculine enough, he could totally pull it off! And I think he’d agree- better than being dubbed.

He would rock that court jester hat, for sure!!

Edit... He'd probably think his comb grew back.

 

[aart]

Nice article, you mentioned coating combs/wattles might help prevent frostbite, with what? Vaseline or something similar?

I only added that because many people think it will help,
but it doesn't. Maybe I should edit to be more clear.

 

[z3lda3]

I only added that because many people think it will help,
but it doesn't. Maybe I should edit to be more clear.

Ah ok, so back to the crocheted hats idea lol

 

[Penpal]

Someone on this forum made little hats for the chickens with large combs. Sewed, I think, not knit or crocheted. Too cute.

Prevention being the key, next time get birds with small combs and wattles. I now have a big Brahma and his comb and wattles are fine after our recent winter, even mostly living outside. I'll never get another large comb bird unless he is planned as dinner.