If you’re new to raising a backyard flock or getting ready for an unseasonably cold winter, knowing how to keep chickens warm in winter is a must. The chicken coop should also be positioned ...

Spotting Frostbite on Combs Frostbite shows up as pale, grayish, or blackened spots on the comb. Your hens might shake their heads or act a little off if they’re hurtin’ from it.

Multnomah County is in for a few bitter cold nights with temperatures expected to plunge below freezing for at least three days, increasing the risk of frostbite and hypothermia.

Dogs and cats are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia. Leaving a pet outside in the cold could result in a citation of $500 or more, the seizure of the animal by the city of Minneapolis or death.