MapleBlondieFarm
In the Brooder
- Feb 12, 2022
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One of my hens has lost a chunk of feathers on her back thanks to our rooster. The rooster is now out of the picture, but there’s a 2-3’ circle of fully exposed skin on her back and it is FRIGID here in the northeast. -10° this morning. Her back is red, understandably, and is most definitely getting frostbit poor thing. How do I help her? I thought about a chicken saddle as a protective layer, but also read it’s harder for chickens to stay warm because they can’t fluff their feathers as well. Thanks in advance!
