See the black stripes in Adolf’s wattle (the tissue hanging from underneath his mouth)? That’s pretty much third degree frostbite. It means the tissue is dead and is very painful. It’s interesting how the black runs through the middle of his wattle, not the ends. One of his girlfriends looks on with concern.
Plumpy’s comb is tinged with black.
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Have you considered hanging a brooder lamp or two in the coop? I have one hanging in my coop and my hens stay cozy.
Vicki: That’s exactly what we did the day we found out about the frostbite. We have two heat lamps hanging right above their perches now! It seems to really help. JK
I’m glad to hear it!
If you get more chickens, you might want to choose a breed with smaller combs since you live in an area with cold winters.
Vicki: Good point!! Although it usually doesn’t get that cold here. This winter has been a major exception. JK
I think I spotted another maria, so I added a 2 to my name for clarity. It’s just me again -making my way thru your entire blog, laughing all the way! This however, is kinda icky. It looks like you’d have to take a lot of “good” tissue with the bad?
On the upside, not having been up close and personal with chickens, I have to say Plumpy has an insanely beautiful coat, so shimmery and smooth and pretty. Where does she get her hair done??