Newbie from SE MN

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[SE Driftless Chicken Lady]

What does your waterer look like? Is it on the ground or elevated?

It is Elevated. I got it from Tractor Supply, it is the five gallon one that refills the tray as it empties.

 

[SE Driftless Chicken Lady]

Have you heard of the nipple waterers? We've got a 5-gallon DYI in the coop and two 2-gallon store-bought electric heated ones for the temp coops. No open water and roosters' combs/wattles can't get wet.

I was looking at it last night and have it in my Amazon shopping list to get. Thank you for the suggestion!

 

[Debbie292d]

I was looking at it last night and have it in my Amazon shopping list to get. Thank you for the suggestion!

You will love it! Ours has been standing outside at -10F and keeps on going!

 

[DobieLover]

It is Elevated. I got it from Tractor Supply, it is the five gallon one that refills the tray as it empties.

Can you post a picture please? If it's elevated to chest height it's usually difficult for the comb to dip in.

 

[triciayoung]

Welcome to BYC. I am sorry about your boy.

 

[RadEggs]

Welcome! I am so sorry about that meat bird experience. That probably turned you away from chickens for a while.

 

[RadEggs]

My poor Jojo in the picture does have frost bite. He has been in our home since Saturday morning recovering from it. His go caught under a saw horse in the coop and I found him with a severely frozen foot and frost bitten comb. His leg is making a full recovery, no black, some blisters and swelling. Had a a few Epsom salt baths and wound spray to help him recover.

You are doing everything right, things happen, don't beat yourself up about it. Epsom salt baths are my go-to for injuries!

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska !

 

[2ndTink]

Welcome to BYC! I hope your boy heals quickly, I can say that this community will have the best advice you will ever find to take the best care of your chickens possible ❤