Temperature shock question

[K0k0shka]

I have a hen that needs a foot bandage because of some foot issues. Ideally, I’d take her into the house for that, where I can sit down more comfortably with her in my lap, there’s better light, it’s cleaner etc. However, I’m worried about the temperature difference. Even if I do it in the basement, where it’s cooler than the rest of the house, that would still be 60ish degrees as opposed to outside where it’s in the teens. It won’t take very long, unless I need to soak her foot, in which case I’d blow dry her completely before taking her back outside. Should I worry about the temperature difference going back outside?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Should be fine. It's probably similar to us shopping inside a store with our winter coat on.

 

[Mrs. K]

No you should not worry about it. In SD we routinely have huge temperature swings, and it doesn't phase them.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Nah, I agree. Look how well insulated she is! Hope that foot heals up quickly.

 

[K0k0shka]

Thanks everybody for the reassurance! I'll go ahead and take care of her poor foot in the house.

 

[K0k0shka]

Nah, I agree. Look how well insulated she is! Hope that foot heals up quickly.

Thanks! It won't heal, unfortunately, at this point I'm just keeping her comfortable. She has chronic foot swelling. I took her to be seen, but the vet couldn't figure out what's causing the swelling The poor hen has also been living with EYP for a few years now. She's a mess, but she's the sweetest chicken ever and my favorite, so I'll keep wrapping those little feet!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

It's always the favorite, isn't it.