Do I cut off permanent frostbite

[RiDaGeckoGuy]

Ok so I have had my roosters inside for 3 days and putting medicine on them but the frostbite seems to be permanent and I don’t have dubbing equipment because I raise for eggs and chicks. I will take some pictures but for now I want to know what to do I have been putting petroleum jelly on them and it’s 71 in my house so I’m wondering what to do

 

[RiDaGeckoGuy]

 

[RoyalChick]

No. The dead tissue will fall off on its own - that will probably take several weeks.
You could give him some pain killer - like advil or tylenol. Will need to work out the dose - I don't have it to hand right now but if you search in BYC you will find it.

 

[Sally PB]

Leave the frostbite alone. No touching, no petroleum jelly, which does not help. The affected areas will turn black, shrivel, and fall off, like a scab.

 

[Jasfarm]

Definitely do not cut off. I haven’t had first hand experience, but have seen others saying not to cut it off. It will either fall off on its own or potentially heal if it’s not too badly damaged. The black tips will probably fall off.

I have also heard not to use Vaseline as it can freeze. I tried Bag Balm last year and I think that helped a little, but one of my girls had a little burn.

Others have said mushers secret (for pup paws).

Also make sure he doesn’t get too warm too fast.

im sorry this is happening. This weather is brutal! Best of luck! Keep us posted

 

[RiDaGeckoGuy]

 

[RiDaGeckoGuy]

I apologize for the blurry photos my lavender Orpington is aggressive and I had to hold him down

 

[MysteryChicken]

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That's not that bad really. It's only at the tips.

Best thing to do is not to mess with it, cuz that'll make it worse.

For large single combs, & wattles on my boys I do dub them for frostbite prevention, so I can avoid possible infection. Also it prevents hen picking.

 

[tlcmurphy]

Please don’t handle the frost-bitten areas, that can make the damage worse.

 

[Jasfarm]

I apologize for the blurry photos my lavender Orpington is aggressive and I had to hold him down

He’s gorgeous. I have hens and I adore them.