Vertercyn for wound care

[DKS]

i want to apply Vetercyn to my chicken’ combs to treat frostbite. Will applying it in the cold winter exacerbate the problem?

 

[Aapomp831]

i want to apply Vetercyn to my chicken’ combs to treat frostbite. Will applying it in the cold winter exacerbate the problem?

Yes - unless it’s extremely severe, you’re best not touching the comb at all. Most cases of mild frostbite resolve on their own; I would worry more about the ventilation in your coop to prevent frostbite from getting worse.

 

[kerbotx]

Interesting, on Vetericyn's website they do say it can be used for frostbite - BUT Vetericyn itself can freeze, which means it could freeze on your chicken, making things worse... So I'd say your instincts are correct

 

[DKS]

Yes - unless it’s extremely severe, you’re best not touching the comb at all. Most cases of mild frostbite resolve on their own; I would worry more about the ventilation in your coop to prevent frostbite from getting worse.

Thank you for a speedy response.. we installed 4 ventilation caps on the top by the rafters this fall. But I should not have left waterer in coop. That must have been what caused moisture.

 

[Aapomp831]

Thank you for a speedy response.. we installed 4 ventilation caps on the top by the rafters this fall. But I should not have left waterer in coop. That must have been what caused moisture.

Yes, I never leave water in the coop overnight. They don’t need it, as long as you’re out first thing in the morning with fresh water for them. Don’t beat yourself up - a few of my birds have a touch of frostbite and they are fine. I’ve never had to intervene.