tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023803000478958088.post2381085249431181441..comments2023-10-19T05:34:19.425-04:00Comments on Little House in the Big Wood: The Rest of The ChickensWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11557512606416161272noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023803000478958088.post-23958011143618316812015-04-16T05:50:44.743-04:002015-04-16T05:50:44.743-04:00No, not unless that 2X4 is heated. My 3" dia...No, not unless that 2X4 is heated. My 3" diameter branches are wide enough to keep their toes from curling under the perches. It just gets too cold for some of the breeds to keep themselves warm.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11557512606416161272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023803000478958088.post-61091463041496911842015-04-09T13:30:26.070-04:002015-04-09T13:30:26.070-04:00The way to prevent frostbite on feet is to put in ...The way to prevent frostbite on feet is to put in a roost that is a 2x4 lying on its side so the hens sit on the 4' side to keep their feet warm. Having a lame chicken would make me sad. At least you can eat it. I have read that putting Vaseline on combs helps. Or get chickens with rose combs. You now have the depth of my knowledge on combs and feet that freeze.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.com