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Feathered footed bantam!?

Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by Chick1043, Sep 8, 2011.

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  1. Sep 8, 2011 #1
    Chick1043

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    Hi! I don't know if I'm posting this in the right place, but whatever..lol I wanted to figured this out before winter comes. In the fall and winter (I'm not so worried about fall) how easily do bantams get cold? And I have a feather footed dark brahma bantam. Because she has feathers on her feet does that make it easier to get frost bite on her feet? Is there something I should know about snow and chickens? This is my first year raising chickens. Thanks.
     
  3. Sep 8, 2011 #2
    ladrholman

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    I have a silkie roo and 2 black bantam cochins and this will be their second winter. they did fine last winter. Make sure they are not outside when it is too cold.
     
  5. Sep 8, 2011 #3
    Chick1043

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    Quote:How cold is "too" cold? And will there feathered feet be okay? Or will the snow make them wet and cold all the time. I mean will the snow frost bite them? Thanks.
     

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