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My sitting hen has scabs on her comb HELP

post #1 of 9
6/14/11 at 9:50am
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Carmel, my 3 year old hen has scabs that look like scrapes on her comb. She has been sitting on eggs for about 17 days. She is not ill otherwise.Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!smile


Edited by Beaky Buzzard - 6/14/11 at 11:24am

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♫♪... I'm forever chasing chickens...... Pretty bantams in  the yard.♪♪
     Owner of 4 bantams ,3 buckeye hens,  a Wyandot rooster ,1 rabbit ,and a dog.
For by grace ye are saved through faith; and not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works ,lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9

JESUS is the only way to heaven.NOTHING you DO will get you there!!!!

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post #2 of 9
6/14/11 at 11:01am

Could she be getting attacked by another flock member?

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post #3 of 9
6/14/11 at 11:24am
Thread Starter 

No. She has always got along fine with the other chickens:)

♫♪... I'm forever chasing chickens...... Pretty bantams in  the yard.♪♪
     Owner of 4 bantams ,3 buckeye hens,  a Wyandot rooster ,1 rabbit ,and a dog.
For by grace ye are saved through faith; and not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works ,lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9

JESUS is the only way to heaven.NOTHING you DO will get you there!!!!

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♫♪... I'm forever chasing chickens...... Pretty bantams in  the yard.♪♪
     Owner of 4 bantams ,3 buckeye hens,  a Wyandot rooster ,1 rabbit ,and a dog.
For by grace ye are saved through faith; and not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works ,lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9

JESUS is the only way to heaven.NOTHING you DO will get you there!!!!

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post #4 of 9
6/14/11 at 11:29am

How long have they been there? Could they be the result of breeding? Roos will grab a reluctant hen by the comb sometimes.

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post #5 of 9
6/14/11 at 11:29am

Could you post some photos for us to take a look?

Owner of 1 Speckled Sussex rooster, 3 Barred Rock hens, 2 Silver Spangled Hamburgs, 2 Light Brahmas, 1 Speckled Sussex, 4 Black Stars, 2 Rhode Island Reds, 2 mutts, and one tame Easter Egger named Susie. RIP Sarge.
                                                                                             Forewarned is Forearmed

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Owner of 1 Speckled Sussex rooster, 3 Barred Rock hens, 2 Silver Spangled Hamburgs, 2 Light Brahmas, 1 Speckled Sussex, 4 Black Stars, 2 Rhode Island Reds, 2 mutts, and one tame Easter Egger named Susie. RIP Sarge.
                                                                                             Forewarned is Forearmed

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post #6 of 9
6/14/11 at 12:11pm

It could be fowl pox, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. Its usually not serious. Do you have a pic? that would help out alot! smile

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post #7 of 9
6/14/11 at 5:28pm

I am freaking out, I'm having the same problem... Here are some pics of mine

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd505/ZipYourFly225/02384deb.jpg
http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd505/ZipYourFly225/bed3e003.jpg
http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd505/ZipYourFly225/7264b628.jpg

There's no place like home.

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There's no place like home.

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post #8 of 9
2/10/12 at 6:00pm

Hi I have the same problem with one of my hens. Only her scabs are all over her face if you find out what it is can you please let me know. She has been with the rooster and other hens since they were born so they all get on great. Please help 

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post #9 of 9
2/11/12 at 4:56am

Looks like fowl pox. Should go away by itself in a few weeks. Watch for 'wet' pox, where it gets into throat, but if it's just the dry external type it will just go away. 

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