Ugggh! Frostbite! *Gross Pic*

[Allie Grace Sanders]

Well, Colonel has been struggling with frostbite during this cold winter (-20°). It has been a warmer day, so I went out to check on my molting girl. I looked at his comb, and it's kinda green\yellow. Should I be concerned? Thanks in advance!

 

[Chickassan]

Poor guy, did you feel it? If you did is it hot? Frostbite healing is just a gross ordeal. I wouldn't worry about it unless its very hot, smells bad, or if he's actually poorly.

 

[Allie Grace Sanders]

No, I didn't feel it... I'll go out and check.

 

[sourland]

Frostbite is frequently called winter dubbing. The affected parts will turn black (the tips already are), dry up, and eventually fall off. Judging by the picture he is still in excellent condition. I would not worry about him. He should be fine.

 

[Allie Grace Sanders]

Ok, I'm going to check tomorrow for the temp. Right now he is free ranging, and he is very hard to catch! The only way I can lure them back to the coop, is if I give them cat food. And they've already gotten some today!

 

[happyhens1972]

Vaseline! Or Sudocrem! Slather it in either....Sudocrem will promote healing in the good tissue and sloughing in the dead tissue and either will help protect from further damage xxx

 

[Smuvers Farm]

No please do NOT put anything on it! It is already past the point of help. The creams and such should be used as a preventative, not something to use for repair. If you mess with his comb, you could make it more painful and cause bleeding.

 

[sourland]

I agree with @Smuvers Farm. He looks as if he is dealing with this fine just as thousands of birds have done over the years.

 

[FishMtFarm]

Yup, is what it is. Leave it alone and it will dry up and eventually fall off.

 

[chuckachucka]

I read that aloe Vera is good to put on the affected areas to promote healing of the less severely affected tissue (I.e. The skin that is not yet dead)?