Red legs--are they cold?

[ryanhodapp]

My yellow legged chickens have red feet. Even my Cochin
I have a 4 x 6 inside coop with attached run. THey are sleeping on an old wooden ladder in the run. I did put tarps all around, soe there is protection, but if they went inside it might be warmer. what do you all think?

 

[elmo]

The whole foot, or just the toes? Could you post a picture?

I'm wondering if they are able to cover their toes with their feathers when they perch to keep them warm.

 

[ryanhodapp]

It looks like it is between their toes. Not the whole foot. Kind of looks chapped

 

[Lollipop]

In my considerable experience, wet weather is the main cause of red feet and legs. Been raining a lot where you are? Doesn`t hurt a thing. Don`t worry about it.........Pop

 

[7L Farm]

I would put them in the coop & lock them in there so they know where home is. It could take them a week or so. No excess to the run after dark. They need to be cooped up at dark this will give them a sense of protection & they will always feel safe in the coop.

 

[ryanhodapp]

Quote:
Thanks. It has been wet here. I feel better now.

I can't lock them in coop. No food or water and no room either.
I hope if their feet get to cold, they will go inside.