Space Chick Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 How often do you re-apply? My lot were not happy about it being applied tonight, but with -12 temperatures forecast for tonight, it had to be done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I've never done my girls. It was minus 10 here last night and they were ok. Although if this cold snap does continue I may reconsider! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 Romana had 2 small black spots on her comb so I had to get in there quickly. I am amazed, as they are really well sheltered in their run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Are tiny black spots on the combs indication of frostbite? One of mine has these but they are very close to her head and I didn't know this could be a problem with small combs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emchook Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I asked about this just before Christmas and lots of people recommended not bothering ... so I havent done it since ..chooks were not impressed I hope I have taken the right advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Just had a look round at pictures on web of frostbite, it mostly seems to be on tips of combs not near the head so I don't know what the black spots are on Carols comb; mind you she's so perverse she probably would get it in the wrong place, hope I'm just being paranoid . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Black spots not on the tips of combs are usually the result of a well aimed peck or two so it could be coincidence I only apply to my two chooks with big combs, I reapply when the comb starts to look dry and chapped again, everyone else with small combs dont get any applied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I did Squirt and Tipsy because their combs are so huge - Tipsy liked her wattles done, Squirt was a toad. That was the other day, but all seem fine. If it freezes (unlikely at the mo) then I shall have to corner them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I've been doing Coco since the freeze started here and she really enjoys having her comb and wattles massaged. I don't do Lucy and Ethel because of the peacomb. I did notice the other day that despite coating Coco up she has a few tips which are either black or dark with dried blood, I may have missed some spots and am more careful with my application. I spoke to a vet he doesn't think it is frostbite, but insted thinks that her comb may have gotten damp and when she was getting a drink of water her comb stuck to the galvanized waterer, kind of like when someone sticks their tounge to a cold flagpole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 OUCH! That's made my eyes water, Mark! I've never vaselined my chooks' combs, I know some people do but it rarely gets that cold here; different if you live in a place where temperatures regularly stay below zero, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 kind of like when someone sticks their tounge to a cold flagpole. Erm, personal experience there Mark I hope the girlies are coping well with their extreme conditions. Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels4 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Something one wouldn't repeat more than once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Well, the time came, and I applied vaseline to the girls combs and wattles tonight. i wasnt going to as it all seems such a palaver and a lot of people dont seem to bother. But I was sat in the run this afternoon, just before their bedtime, and I happened to have MY tin of vaseline in my pocket and thought 'oh why not' . So I picked the first girl up, and started to apply, I thought she was going to fall asleep on my knee, Im sure if she could have purred, she would have! I went on to do all 11 girls and each one of them, once I started rubbing their wattles and combs seemed to love it! Always knew my girls were wierd! I need to get myself some new vaseline though ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Well it certainly won't hurt them ........... and as they enjoyed it so much, maybe you should make it a regular event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Funny, I was thinking the same, I think i will do them again tomorro night, just because they liked it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 put ours on 3 was'nt bothered but the one pip acted like i had insulted her and put her back on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Ive been reading about the vaseline but with sub zeros for long periods I have considered bringing in my bantams at night for a bit of respite. Is this a bad idea its just three of them are frizzles so I dont think they stay warm as easily? Or would they be better staying out there and staying aclimatised? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
