Frostbite Prevention and Treatment HELP

[Welshies]

I know. I wasn't asking the question. Thanks.

I was just making a remark

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

I was just making a remark

I already know what needs to be done or what I did wrong. The first round of the extreme temps for my area, I closed the coop up because I got nervous they would be too cold. That is when they got the frostbite. This second round, I left the vent open.
I also have a prefab and know the error of my ways and will upgrade in the spring or early summer.
I have only been a chicken keeper for a few months and would never profess to know it all with regards to chickens. Even in my profession, I still have lots to learn. So, with that said. Maybe I was a bit snappy with my answer, but the OP is asking what steps they can take to prevent the frostbite from getting worse and so I asked about the ventilation.
@Welshies how long have you been keeping chickens?

 

[Welshies]

I already know what needs to be done or what I did wrong. The first round of the extreme temps for my area, I closed the coop up because I got nervous they would be too cold. That is when they got the frostbite. This second round, I left the vent open.
I also have a prefab and know the error of my ways and will upgrade in the spring or early summer.
I have only been a chicken keeper for a few months and would never profess to know it all with regards to chickens. Even in my profession, I still have lots to learn. So, with that said. Maybe I was a bit snappy with my answer, but the OP is asking what steps they can take to prevent the frostbite from getting worse and so I asked about the ventilation.
@Welshies how long have you been keeping chickens?

I don't want to argue. I apologize if I offended you.
I've been keeping them for 5 years now.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I don't want to argue. I apologize if I offended you.
I've been keeping them for 5 years now.

I thought you had frostbite problems and some of yours died recently?

 

[Welshies]

I thought you had frostbite problems and some of yours died recently?

I had 4 10 week old chicks die in -52°F weather, why...

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

@oldhenlikesdogs I think you are knowledgeable in regards to frostbite (as well as lots of other chicken rearinf), do you have any advice to offer the OP? Thanks.

Thanks. I personally think at least one run side needs to be opened up for better air circulation. Sometimes there's nothing you can do to stop frostbite when temperatures drop below -10.

Birds generally heal up fine without any intervention. Mine that got some frostbite in the last few weeks are looking great in these warmer temperatures.

 

[Penny spender]

Can you move the water out to the run?

 

[Michael Propst]

Can you move the water out to the run?

The water and food is in the run. As I have mentioned before I am trying make the best of a poorly constructed and too small of a coop until I can complete my new one in the spring.

 

[Michael Propst]

Thanks. I personally think at least one run side needs to be opened up for better air circulation.

The west wall of the run is only about 1/2 covered and the top is open. The tent cover I have over the run extends beyond the run by 6" on all sides and allows for great airflow over and through the run. I have fully covered the side of the most prevalent winds.

 

[Penny spender]

The water and food is in the run. As I have mentioned before I am trying make the best of a poorly constructed and too small of a coop until I can complete my new one in the spring.

My apologies! Your run looks so nice I assumed it was the coop! lol.

Do you keep the door from run to coop open all the time? My set up is similar to yours (plastic covered run on 4 sides) but un-insulated coop. I leave the door open for airflow. Had to add more ventilation to the plastic covered run than I expected as I had some mild frostbite earlier this winter, but nothing since, even with the deep freeze the last couple of weeks. Its certainly a learning curve isnt it? lol Hope you can get it figured out for your girls.