[stickywicket]

I think it is going to be minus 5 here tomorrow evening.

So far my chooks have been ok but do you think I should put some vaseline on their combs if it is going to get so cold?

I did this once before a few weeks back when it was cold but wonder if it was necessary. One of them still has dirt stuck to the feathers on her head because of it :oops:

They are all bantams. 2 of them are the sussex breed and have very small combs and the other is a plymouth rock with a fairly large comb in comparison to the other :

I would hate them to get frostbite.

I am giving them plenty of corn and have lined their nest boxes and floor with newspaper and bubble wrap.

Any other ides for keeping them warm?

Thanks

[Foxy]

It wont do any harm, particulary the Plymouth rock.
Just a little note -insulation is fantastic just check that the house is quite dry  and ventilation adequate, sometimes condensation can form inside the house.
Oh BTW I love plymouth rocks -any chance of a piccy?    

[Bodger]

Its only really necessary for birds with large combs and then in extremely cold weather.

[blulagoo]

Should I put Vaseline on my cock then Bodger - he has a very large comb - they range in the garden during the day but are shut up from twilight in their coop (nice and snug and warm I hope)

[stickywicket]

Thanks for the advice. Will get round to posting some pics one day

[Bodger]

Should I put Vaseline on my cock then Bodger - he has a very large comb - they range in the garden during the day but are shut up from twilight in their coop (nice and snug and warm I hope)

Splutter splutter !    

[flocko]