Frostbite?

[Cee]

Is this frostbite? It got down to 22 degrees last night.
What can I do?

 

[sloanbychoice]

I’m not certain but it does look like it to me.
You can try putting some Vaseline on it when it’s cold out.

 

[Eggcessive]

It may be some mild frostbite that might not cause any damage. Time will tell. Can you make sure there is overhead ventilation to let any humidity out of the coop, but try to prevent any direct drafts onto the chickens. Humidity or moisture plus frrezing temps equal frostbite.

 

[DobieLover]

I agree it is mild frostbite.
You can start a new thread in the Coops and Runs Forum with pictures of your coop for suggestions on how to improve ventilation.

 

[Cee]

I agree is it mild frostbite.
You can start a new thread in the Coops and Runs Forum with pictures of your coop for suggestions on how to improve ventilation.

Thanks, I will try that. Pics tomorrow afternoon.

 

[Eggcessive]

This article has a lot of good information on how to prevent and treat frostbite:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/frostbit-in-backyard-chickens-causes/

 

[Cee]

This article has a lot of good information on how to prevent and treat frostbite:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/frostbit-in-backyard-chickens-causes/

Thank you.