Frostbite on Comb & Olive Oil

[ClareScifi]

As you recall, my rooster has a very large comb that is susceptible to frostbite. Someone in another chicken group just shared a tip with me. She says she rubs the combs of her large-combed chickens with a mix of olive oil and cayenne pepper, and it really helps protect the comb and increases blood flow to the comb. I wouldn't have thought of that; would you? I thought it was a good tip.

Speaking of olive oil, would you mind voting for my recipe below? I'd love to win a trip to Spain and take my poor rooster with me! He just hates this super cold weather we are having here:


Here is wlhere you would vote:

http://biggestoliveoilcookbookcontest.com/recipe/249

Thanks for your help,

Clare

 

[ClareScifi]

But, there's just no way he would ever submit to having me put olive oil on his comb. He is very independent-minded, my rooster. :>)

 

[Suzie]

Easy...

Wait until he is on the roost.... he will be sleepy.... put some Vaseline on his comb ( it lasts longer than olive oil and is messy too........) enjoy !

Suzie

 

[ClareScifi]

He is very aggressive, even at night. If I go in the coop, he is on high alert, thinking I am a raccoon. My boy has a very active imagination. I am glad he is such a good protector of his hens, but I sure don't want to get in the way of his beak. That has happened a few too many times, and I have the scars to prove it. But he's beautiful, and I love him. I just want it to warm up so he can enjoy the weather.