Hen with bare back - freezing temps

[Jessbarrows]

We had a dog attack out flock last week and the surviving girl has a bare back with her injuries. We have a saddle on her to protect the skin, but temperatures tonight will be around 15. We only have two other hens with her. The coop is winterized and seems rather draft free. Should I bring her in or leave her be?

 

[Weeg]

We had a dog attack out flock last week and the surviving girl has a bare back with her injuries. We have a saddle on her to protect the skin, but temperatures tonight will be around 15. We only have two other hens with her. The coop is winterized and seems rather draft free. Should I bring her in or leave her be?

I would leave her out, and probably remove the saddle. The saddle may actually rub and irritate the skin.

 

[CanadaEh]

I would not take her inside as it would be much harder to acclimate her back to winter conditions from warmth of the house or basement

 

[Mrs. K]

leave her.

 

[seminolewind]

I think I would leave the apron on and leave her in the coop. I am so tired of the cold, extra clothes and extra stuff I do when it's really cold. Feed well , corn is good for a snack.

 

[Happy hen lover]

She still has all her belly feathers to keep her warm. I think it would be harder on her to bring her in more stress !