Pink feet

[StrawberryMoon]

It's getting cold here, and it's been rainy too. I've noticed some of my chickens feet are looking pink. Is this frostbite? Is there anything to be concerned about? Any way to help? I have faverolles. They were not supposed to be pets, but they are pets.

 

[Wolfgang B.]

I've heard that the blood flow in chicken feet improves when winter is around the corner. Which can cause a pink color.

 

[Sara Ranch]

It's ok to LOVE your chickens. It really is!

 

[lazy gardener]

How old are they? Are they laying yet? A bird that is in good condition, is apt to have pink feet (also dependent on breed). After she starts laying, the pink will decrease. My cockerel has very pink feet!!!

 

[StrawberryMoon]

6 months, 8 weeks old. Two eggs have been laid. They've been very healthy as far as I can tell!

 

[Kiki]

Can you post a few pictures of the pink feet?

 

[StrawberryMoon]

I tried to get a picture, but the colors aren't showing up exactly as I see them. Here is what I got.

 

[Kiki]

Look completely normal to me.

 

[aart]

My cockerel has very pink feet!!!

That could just be testosterone flush,
happens regardless of weather temps,
mostly red streaks on legs but I've seen on feet too.

 

[StrawberryMoon]

Thanks everyone! A few notes: Both males and females had the pink feet yesterday, but not every chicken and a few had it on only one foot! It's warmer here today and I'm not seeing it as much now. Sounds like it's nothing to be worried about though.