First possible case of frostbite

[Eryniel]

I got home from work today and went to check on my chickens when I noticed 2 small black spots on my hens comb. It’s not on the tips, so I’m not sure if it’s frostbite or not. Can y’all tell if it is? She’s a RIR who just turned a year old last month.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Looks more like fowl pox, or even pecking wounds. Frostbite will damage all the outer edge tissue, not just in spots. Do you still see mosquitoes?

 

[Eryniel]

The mosquitos were really bad this year. We just had a cold snap here the past 2 days, so I dhavent seen them this week, but last week I did.

 

[Melky]

If it is frostbite edges will discolor and may lose areas affected. If this happens need to winterize coop. Block all direct drafts especially bottom ones or ones in front of roosts. Tape over with plastic on outside with closed windows. Leave top vents for ventilation. Curtains over windows on inside and pop doors or nesting boxes help block drafts. Make sure coop dry/clean. Wet and cold puts them at risk. Make sure they go in at night when below thirty degrees. If room in coop can put straw inside and insulate walls with bails of it. Straw is warmer bedding. See articles on winterizing. I tarped my coop/run. I closed windows and covered with plastic I left my top vent open. Have curtains over inside window. Keep bedding clean and dry. I added fireproof K and H heating pad to coop and on when below thirties and heated base for water fountain.

 

[Melky]

Here is info. regarding fowl pox and what to do.
https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/fowlpox/fowlpox-in-chickens-and-turkeys

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

The mosquitos were really bad this year. We just had a cold snap here the past 2 days, so I dhavent seen them this week, but last week I did.

It's probably pox than. It will run it's course in 4-6 weeks. Sometimes it gets much worse before it gets better. There's no treatment as it's a virus like the common cold is.

 

[sourland]

I, too, lean towards it being fowl pox. It is not frost bite.

 

[Eryniel]

My poor girl. Thank you for the info! I’ll make sure they get all the vitamins and care that need. *goes off grumbling about stupid mosquitoes*