Sep 7, 2023 #1 A AndrewP07 Chirping Aug 17, 2023 73 69 61 So I heard that cochin feet feathers will freeze in the winter. Is that true, and how do I avoid it?
Sep 7, 2023 #2 Chicken Chat Crowing 14 Years Jul 19, 2009 891 212 296 Southern Illinois I've had cochins for years, never had that. If there is snow on the ground, my girls refuse to leave the coop till I shovel a path for them and only stick to the shoveled areas.
I've had cochins for years, never had that. If there is snow on the ground, my girls refuse to leave the coop till I shovel a path for them and only stick to the shoveled areas.
Sep 7, 2023 #3 Saveria Mother to Many Mar 25, 2021 2,124 3,582 391 Vermont They will freeze if they get wet. We have a covered run that they use in the winter that has shavings so their feet don't get wet.
They will freeze if they get wet. We have a covered run that they use in the winter that has shavings so their feet don't get wet.
Sep 7, 2023 #4 fluffycrow Chasing broodies Premium Feather Member Jan 12, 2023 15,422 48,901 1,026 Attica Greece Feathers will freeze if they get wet/accumilate enough moisture. Just keep it dry
Sep 7, 2023 #5 P Penpal Songster May 30, 2022 959 1,232 203 Michigan, U.S.A. When they roost they will sit down and cover their feet. In this way, the feet feathers will warm up and they will be fine.
When they roost they will sit down and cover their feet. In this way, the feet feathers will warm up and they will be fine.