Very bad frostbite on a hen

[CruellasCoup]

put vaseline or bag balm whichever you have 3 or 4 time today

Thanks

 

[pennyJo1960]

Thanks

take a good look at the coop make sure there is adequate ventilation as that can lend to frostbite

 

[CruellasCoup]

I believe I do but wil check that out tomorrow. Thanks.

 

[pennyJo1960]

I believe I do but wil check that out tomorrow. Thanks.

could you post a couple pictures of your coop ?

 

[CruellasCoup]

could you post a couple pictures of your coop ?

Yes , tomorrow I will.

 

[Vivid Hatchery]

I know that bag balm works great as a preventative measure, but I am not sure how well it works at combating current infections. If I were in your situation, what I would use instead was a triple antibiotic ointment. That way, it will still work to prevent water from freezing and thawing directly on top of the wattles and combs, and it will also prevent further infection, therefore aiding in the healing process.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Yes , tomorrow I will.

If you choose neosporin make sure no pain killer in please

 

[CruellasCoup]

The neosporin I have is triple antibiotic no pain and I have her in the basement for now.

 

[pennyJo1960]

The neosporin I have is triple antibiotic no pain and I have her in the basement for now.

still do it 3 or 4 time a day small amounts

 

[CruellasCoup]

I know that bag balm works great as a preventative measure, but I am not sure how well it works at combating current infections. If I were in your situation, what I would use instead was a triple antibiotic ointment. That way, it will still work to prevent water from freezing and thawing directly on top of the wattles and combs, and it will also prevent further infection, therefore aiding in the healing process.

I’m pretty new myself, but welcome and thanks. Wasn’t sure what to use.