frost bite on comb

[illinichick]

Out temps got down to about zero last night also. Our big BR roo, who had frost bite last year, has it again on his lower wattles. I had to resort to heated dog bowls today, when my heated bases wouldnt keep up with this frigid weather. I know the dipping of wattles into the water is not good but I also know that they have to have water. Lesser of two evils? I dont know.

 

[FortWorthChicks]

I felt bad locking them up in the run myself.. but putting them on the roost a couple nights was all it took.... even if you have to trap em a lil while. At least they will learn to snuggle up in their lil home!

I read that post you mentioned too... and it was terribly sad. The Pullet with the frozen feet was terrible too! I have even heard of slathering their bare legs with vasoline too.

Aww...... I am worried about the pending summer here! Winter is no problem but summer on the other hand its so hot! Im going to have to put a screen over their run for shade! And I am planning on growing some vine plants on the outside of one side ... they can snack and get shade at the same time.

Spoiled chickens! oh and they are let out during the day to do as they please.. now they just go to the henhouse at night