The deep freeze took its toll

[NorthwoodsChick]

Temps in my area were down to negative 20 in the coop WITH a heater. One BBS Marans hen at the bottom of the pecking order did not keep close to the others, and sadly froze to death. My rooster, Moon, has severe frostbite to comb and waddles- it’s all dry and black. He’s not in pain and otherwise looks well, but he will lose it all.
Hope everyone’s flocks are doing ok.
RIP ebony.

 

[Debbie292d]

I am so sorry!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[WoDia]

I’m so sorry about Ebony @NorthwoodsChick. I hope that Moon makes a full recovery from the frostbite soon.

 

[User690263]

I'm so sorry for your loss

 

[Loving my girls]

Bloody climate change, my heart goes out to you

 

[Sondraa]

That is really sad. I didnt realise being at the bottom of the pecking order meant a hen couldn't huddle for warmth! So will the next lowest hen be at risk?

 

[Callender Girl]

Wow! That's some serious coldness with a heater.

Poor Ebony! I am sorry for her and you.

Two frigid winters ago, I lost my Blue Cochin Bantam girl, Maxie, not because they pushed her away from the huddle but because they piled on top of my little one and smothered her in a nest box.

Also, sorry for poor Moon. I find it nearly impossible to get through a Midwest winter without some incidents of frostbite. One of my hens will likely have no comb left because the silly girl has been sticking her entire head into a waterer; her comb is all gray and ugly.

Hope the rest of your flock gets through winter in good shape.

 

[Sally PB]

Fly high and free, lovely Ebony.

Hugs for you, @NorthwoodsChick.

 

[NorthwoodsChick]

I’m so sorry about Ebony @NorthwoodsChick. I hope that Moon makes a full recovery from the frostbite soon.

Thank you. He’s in good spirits. He’ll lose the entire comb tho. I should change his name to cue ball.