1. Nov 2, 2010 #1
   

   serendipityfarm Chillin' With My Peeps

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   Hi Connecticut is starting to get coooold! We'll be below freezing tonight.
   Wen do you start putting Vaseline on combs? How much and how often?
   I have mostly Cochins, but a couple with enough comb that I'm worried about it.
   
   
   Thanks!
   ~Terry

    
3. Nov 2, 2010 #2
   

   Judy Moderator Staff Member

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   If your coop is well ventilated they should be fine down to zero. A lot depends on the size of the coop and number of chickens, as they will warm it to some extent.

    

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5. Nov 2, 2010 #3
   

   Frannabelle Chillin' With My Peeps

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   I must confess I do not know about vaseline on combs....none of my chicken friends here in Michigan do this either. I assume it's for frostbite prevention?
   
   How does it prevent it and does it work?
   
   I put vaseline on a couple of my hens feet because of mites (which worked great by the way!)

    

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