We have a flock of 15 chickens. We have a great set up for them…. But it was -10 degrees (probably even colder with wind chill) the other night so in preparation I checked their food, water heater & heating pads. All good to go! The next morning I saw they were outside. The wind had closed their door to the coop at some point before they went in for the night and they were stuck outside all night. I am sick about it- I would say 70% of them have some level of frostbite. A few pretty bad. They are acting normal, but I assume it is painful.
Any advice on how to treat would be appreciated. I locked them inside the coop to slowly warm up, gave them extra protein treats & treated their water with electrolytes. Now they are back outside when they want (it was 50 degrees and sunny today)
I do have vetericyn spray but haven’t used it yet. I am not sure if it is okay to get their combs wet? The next few days are in the 40’s with a low of 29 degrees at night. Luckily the really cold snap is over.
Worst chicken mom ever ugh! Help!
Any advice on how to treat would be appreciated. I locked them inside the coop to slowly warm up, gave them extra protein treats & treated their water with electrolytes. Now they are back outside when they want (it was 50 degrees and sunny today)
I do have vetericyn spray but haven’t used it yet. I am not sure if it is okay to get their combs wet? The next few days are in the 40’s with a low of 29 degrees at night. Luckily the really cold snap is over.
Worst chicken mom ever ugh! Help!