You need to take this bird inside and use a hairdryer to get her TOTALLY dry. A wet hen is at risk for frostbite.My hen, Big Girl got her face / beard quite wet in the first snow today. I tried drying her off but couldn't get it dried very well. It is supposed to be about 26 degrees tonight. Will she be okay? She can cuddle up with the 4 others in the coop but I am still worried about her. (first winter with chickens if you can't tell)
okay,thanks! I was worried that the stress of the hairdryer would make her more susceptible to illness . I will do this once my husband gets home.
I've heard that many birds love the hair dryer. You can wrap her in a towel to keep her from wiggling so much.
Good to know, thanks!!! I am sure it will be better doing it while she is a bit sleepy anyway
my husband is going to love this (not) lol! They have never pooed on me, but as babies they pooped on him dailyI agree that a hair dryer isn't so stressful for them. I've done it multiple times with ease. (Watch out for.them pooping inside though)
Luckily it is his favorite chicken 
Another reason to wrap them in a towel hahaI agree that a hair dryer isn't so stressful for them. I've done it multiple times with ease. (Watch out for.them pooping inside though)
I think she must just dunk her face into puddles, we are working on getting our run covered.
