Question about cold weather

[Farmgirl1878]

Hey, quick question for you cold weather folks - my pullets are all looking a little pale yesterday and today. No symptoms of illness, and they are all eating like stevedores and playing normally, they’re just a little pale around their faces (combs, wattles, and facial skin). They’ve not had any weird food or treats, no exposure to any chemicals, etc. their feet are not pale and they are all warm like normal. I’m just wondering if it’s from the cold snap. Do I need to add some Nutridrench or probiotics to the water when the temps drop like a rock?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

The color in the face can come and go. It can change from external temperatures, hormones and even emotions. I wouldn't necessarily worry about pale faces in cold weather as long as they are acting normally.

I will feed extra scratch on very cold days, and occasionally a warm mash, but otherwise don't do anything differently on colder days.

 

[Farmgirl1878]

Good to know! I did feed them a hot mashup of chicken chow, some mealworms, and eight scrambled eggs on the coldest morning. I was astounded at how quickly it all disappeared!!

 

[cmom]

I agree. As long as they seem healthy, eating and drinking ok, I think they're ok. I don't do mash but do give grain and seed scratch especially during the colder weather.