Aw, yeah I think the most important thing is that it's ventilated and they aren't sweating in there. It is definitely warmer inside though, than outside. I noticed even without any birds in there, I opened up the duck hut and it felt warmer just sticking my face in, being sheltered. Factor in their body heat and it goes a long way towards making their bodies more comfortable, I think.I do hope that I made the right decision in not applying Vaseline to my big guy's comb/wattles, and to a few of my girls that have exposed skin. I got home, opened the coop with the sole intention of sitting inside with them to apply the goop, but realized just how warm it was inside. I quickly shut the door and told them that I was not going to risk letting in the biting wind to try to apply the crap when I was unsure if it would keep them warm anyway.
I don't see any benefit to applying it. It just presses moisture against the combI do hope that I made the right decision in not applying Vaseline to my big guy's comb/wattles, and to a few of my girls that have exposed skin. I got home, opened the coop with the sole intention of sitting inside with them to apply the goop, but realized just how warm it was inside. I quickly shut the door and told them that I was not going to risk letting in the biting wind to try to apply the crap when I was unsure if it would keep them warm anyway.
It actually acts as a barrier against moisture in this case.
That's my logic too. If the bird's own moisture is enough to cause frostbite in certain conditions, I don't see how keeping moist jelly slathered on them will be any better.
That looks so much like @OneHappyDuckieWishing Isa and everyone a good weekend! Peace.
