slight frostbite in comb

[robomb]

two of my hens appear to have some yellow in their combs - i searched through the forum and it seems like a small bit of frostbite. if it is just yellow on some of the comb, does it make sense to dub it? i don't want them to get an infection, but i'm worried about making a mess trying to dub them! since it's only the end of january, and we still have at least a month left of winter, with cold temps, i suppose they could still be at risk.

 

[CMV]

No, don't dub them. Just leave them be. They aren't even going to lose any of their combs with a case of frostbite so mild. The risk of infection is minimal.

Good luck.

 

[kudzu vine]

Here in N. Mississippi when it gets below freezing, I rub vaseline in combs and waddles. Also good time to do legs and feet. Seems to help with frostbit. But I have one Roo with very large comb and no matter what I do, frostbit gets him but it will be OK. Now I've heard it will make them sterile (roos).. Don't know...don't care...just so he isn't in pain. Have other roosters with shorter combs.

 

[CMV]

Now I've heard it will make them sterile (roos).. Don't know...

Fallacy. Frostbite does not make a roo sterile.