These play an important part in allowing the chicken to get off its feet. This can help prevent frostbite. Each chicken needs 9-12 inches (21-30cm) of individual roosting space.

Don't miss out on the headlines from News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Two years ago the rooster, owned by teenager Molly Jennings who lives in New Hampshire in the United States ...

Some chickens in the US get frostbite that leads to amputations such as of feet and beaks. ... Steph Piper, to design prosthetic chicken feet and print them on 3D printer.