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.

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 ...

Deep (severe) frostbite: Your skin turns white or blue-gray as frostbite progresses and harms all layers of the skin and tissue beneath it. A person will often lose sensation in the affected area.