Topic of the Week - Frostbite, prevention and treatment - Graphic images in thread

[BantyChooks]

Wait so heat lamps cause humidity? I use a heat lamp, and switched to red bulb this year. I have had several chickens with minor frostbite on their combs, but I think it was from the steamy chicken bedding full of composting poop, IDK. I really need that lamp, because the little bantams are so sensitive to cold. Even today was only upper 30's or so, and they stayed inside for most of the day. Also, any good tips on keeping the cop warm? The roof is insulated but the walls are just wood, and the doors have these annoying cracks where cold air and drafts get in.

Seramas?

 

[GldnValleyHens]

D'Uccles, a roo and a hen

 

[Jessdesk]

It doesn’t get below freezing for long here in This part of Texas. How many days can they go without the petroleum jelly?

Should we apply every time it will freeze?

Should we just heat instead?

 

[BantyChooks]

D'Uccles, a roo and a hen

Where do you live that they need heat? I keep OEGBs in -40°c weather with no issues.

 

[BantyChooks]

Also, be careful with insulation that you don't block ventilation. That will give them frostbite really quick.

 

[GldnValleyHens]

Northwestern corner of Illinois, we get to -25 degrees sometimes, but mostly just sudden freezes, thaws and dampness that killed our silkie

 

[Jessdesk]

We live in Western Texas... it sometimes gets below freezing for 3 or 4 days... what about me?

 

[GldnValleyHens]

The coop has two windows, one which I will keep unblocked this year

 

[Jessdesk]

Pretty dry where we live.

 

[BantyChooks]

We live in Western Texas... it sometimes gets below freezing for 3 or 4 days... what about me?

You're fine. Quit worrying.