Is this frost bite? If so...what now?

[chicks6629]

Is this frost bite? Not sure...we are keeping them in a secure coop until the cold passes that the ventilation is 8' above ground level in the coop. I've tried to build it to keep the wind off if y birds. If this is frost bite what do I do now?

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC! I would post in the Emergencies forum: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures hope someone can help you.

 

[TwoCrows]

to BYC!

Yes, it does look like frost bite. You can put some bag balm or vaseline on the comb to help prevent any more frost bite. It will help sooth it as well. Make sure your roo is not sleeping up to high where all the moisture is going at night and keep your vents open even on the coldest of nights to keep moisture flowing out of the coop.

For further detail on this matter, you might post this question in the emergency section here of BYC....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

Great to have you aboard and I hope your roo gets better.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Good luck with your roo, hope he gets better.

 

[sourland]

Very light frost bite. Apply bagbalm or Vaseline, and he may not lose any of his comb - welcome to BYC.

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! It looks like frostbite to me

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[gander007]

 

[oletymer]

My 3 yr old leghorn really got hit this past freeze that came through pa, has anyone ever had it this bad??
just wondering how much will fall off,