GillianLucy
In the Brooder
- Nov 28, 2018
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Hi all
New member to BYC...this site was recommended by a fellow chicken-lover.
I have 5 chickens; two Red sex Link, 1 Rhode Island and 2 black silkies...they are a loved part of my family. I have 2 children and a husband. Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters...getting goats in Spring as well.
I run a Nature based learning program from my home.
My question is:
The 3 bigger girls I have, have developed a slight discoloration on their combs this week; white in colour. Doesn’t appear to be frostbite (I believe it turns their flesh more black/purple). We’ve had a few pretty cold days/nights -21 with wind. They have an amazing coop, with a heated roost for the night. Their combs are warm to touch and they don’t seem uncomfortable...any ideas what the white areas could be??
Thanks,
Gillian
New member to BYC...this site was recommended by a fellow chicken-lover.
I have 5 chickens; two Red sex Link, 1 Rhode Island and 2 black silkies...they are a loved part of my family. I have 2 children and a husband. Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters...getting goats in Spring as well.
I run a Nature based learning program from my home.
My question is:
The 3 bigger girls I have, have developed a slight discoloration on their combs this week; white in colour. Doesn’t appear to be frostbite (I believe it turns their flesh more black/purple). We’ve had a few pretty cold days/nights -21 with wind. They have an amazing coop, with a heated roost for the night. Their combs are warm to touch and they don’t seem uncomfortable...any ideas what the white areas could be??
Thanks,
Gillian