Couperwife Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 oh, this probably sounds like a really stupid question... but... can hens get sunburn on their combs? if so, what can we do about it even though we have a great big run, you can guarantee that one of them will be sat in the sun and I dont know what to do about sunburn. one (in fact more than one - erm ..... most) of our girls have bald bits(feather plucking ) , I am assuming that they can get sunburn on those bits too. any suggestions? thanks cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Apparently,they can get frostbite on their combs so i guess suburn is a real possibility.Normal sun tan lotion should be alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Naked neck chickens can get sunburn. Their necks go much much redder when they have been out in the sun, and I think the neck recieves more blood flow which cools them down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I've put a bit of sunscreen on them before now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
