Frost Bite

[Aftersixpence]

We live in NH and we just had that crazy cold weather. One of our Legbar's comb has quite bad frostbite, and a Speckled Sussex and Orpington have light frostbite. The combs have thawed but the temps are due to drop again to around -9 - should I bring the injured girls inside the garage? The coop is dry, bedding is fresh and good, and I think the ventilation is good - this is our 1st winter here, and our first severe winter with chickens. Should I take the Legbar to the vet? Any and all advice would be so helpful.

 

[The-White-Elephant]

We live in NH and we just had that crazy cold weather. One of our Legbar's comb has quite bad frostbite, and a Speckled Sussex and Orpington have light frostbite. The combs have thawed but the temps are due to drop again to around -9 - should I bring the injured girls inside the garage? The coop is dry, bedding is fresh and good, and I think the ventilation is good - this is our 1st winter here, and our first severe winter with chickens. Should I take the Legbar to the vet? Any and all advice would be so helpful.

I think the Legbar would be fine, but you should take her in, just in case.

 

[aart]

should I bring the injured girls inside the garage?

Probably not.
Post pics of frostbite.
Nothing can really be done for frostbit combs,
best to leave hands off,
they will heal up in time(months).

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/frostbite-in-sw-michigan.74597/

 

[Aftersixpence]

Thank you - so leave outside in the coop?

 

[The-White-Elephant]

Thank you - so leave outside in the coop?

Yes, they should be fine

 

[aart]

Thank you - so leave outside in the coop?

Yes.