Out of Gail Damerow's 'Chicken Health Handbook' she addresses frostbitten combs and wattles, which I guess is far more common. Here you go verbatim:
"If you discover the condition while the part is still frozen, apply a damp, warm cloth (40.5C) to the frozen part for 15 minutes or until it thaws. Do not Rub. After the part has thawed, gently apply an antiseptic ointment such as Neosporin. Isolate the bird and keep an eye on it to see that the comb heals properly.
Frozen combs and wattles are more likely to be discovered after they have thawed and becomes red, hot, swollen, and painful. The bird doesn't feel like moving, is listless, and loses interest in eating. If the part has already thawed, warming it is no longer necessary. Gently coat with Neosporin and isolate bird.
After the swelling goes down, the skin may peel, the part may itch, and it may be sensitive to cold for a while. It may turn scabby, develop pus, and eventually fall off. The suffering cock may continue to lose weight and may become infertile.
If the comb or wattles were seriously frozen, instead of swelling they may remain cold, begin to shrivel, and eventually die back. Other chickens may peck at the affected part, making matters worse.
If a comb or wattle turns black, the affected tissue has died and gangrene has set in - the comb or wattle is no longer receiving a blood supply and must be surgically removed."
There you go smoky. That was a good opportunity to work on my typing skills. Good luck.....the dear chicken.
