Frostbite??

[Howard E]

You have all those roosters in the pictures, plus hens, in that coop? How many birds total?

An excessive amount of moisture during freezing temps will lead to frostbite. Moisture comes from the birds themselves. From their breath and droppings. To avoid frostbite, the moisture has to be vented to the outside.

In the short run, do open the window you have, even during the cold weather. Venting runs counter to what we tend to think, but with chickens, more venting and fresh air is better than a tight coop. Wet is cold and dry is warm. Well ventilated is dry.

 

[aart]

You have all those roosters in the pictures, plus hens, in that coop? How many birds total?

That's what I was wondering!

Frostbite looks pretty mild tho, might lose some tips, not necessary to do anything to it.
Best to leave compromised tissue alone IMO, could do more harm than good.
Might see some swelling, but it should go away in a few days.

 

[ChickieGirl1979]

One coop has 5 roosters (they all get along) and the other coop has 3 hens and 2 roosters (they all get along, no excess mating or squabbles). Both coops are identical