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Do pale, yellowed comb (frostbit) tips always turn black?

Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by Carrie Lynn, Dec 29, 2010.

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  1. Dec 29, 2010 #1
    Carrie Lynn

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    And, how long does it take?
    Thanks
     
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  3. Dec 29, 2010 #2
    CMV

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    I can't give you an exact time frame because each chicken heals differently. They do not always turn black. They can just get scabby looking and then heal up. The more mild the frostbite the less likely it will black up and slough off.
     

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