just wanting to get some info on frost bite combs. mine are not frost bitten but since cold weather is here i was wondering how to keep it from happening? i live in alabama. what degrees can they get frost bit?
Humidity causes frostbite, if possible, be sure the coop is well ventilated and isn't trapping in humidity. Some people dub the combs and wattles to prevent it. It might not be something you want to do, but I've never had a problem with frostbite with my dubbed birds. For their feet, you can get wide roosts, so that when they roost, their body covers their feet and keeps them nice and warm Good luck!
Here's some common sense about frostbite. http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-treat-frostbite-in-chickens.html Technically you could get frostbite at any temp below freezing, but it would be unlikely until you get much colder. I'm no expert on Alabama weather, but I would think your greatest chance for frostbite would be a freak storm that drops your temps unexpectedly and rapidly or a prolonged cold snap. And as Ukiah said humidity can greatly exacerbate the chances. Good luck, I am expecting first snow tonight, Imp
