Thank you for the info. did some research and yes it is the dry version of fowlpox i can now see it spreading to my hens. I started giving them probiotics and electrolytes in the water. i hope since i caught this early that non of my birds will get the virus as bad as some of the horrible...
I noticed a recent change in my Silkie Roo pepper. He has developed these bumps and scab like abrasions on this walnut comb. This roo has a tendency to sit right in the doorway face outside of the coup almost like he is blocking the entrance on purpose and i have a feeling mosquito's are giving...
the photos make the black cochins combs look more red than they really are. In person the white/blk male has a bright cherry red color while the others have a more dull pink red coloring. they are only 11 weeks old so i dont think any are ready for laying anytime soon as far as the books say but...
thank you so much for the help! yet its very sad news as this mean i only keep 1 out of my 6 original bantam pack T-T will be posting in the for sale section soon to find them homes
I picked up a batch of mixed bantam chicks at a local tractor supply back in march and they are now 11 weeks old. we already asumed 2 out the original 6 are male. One is a white and black Cochin named Chocobo and the other i think a dutch bantam or one of the smaller sized breeds.
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Just started my own little flock of mixed Bantam chickens from day old babies. They are now 8 and 10 weeks old. Just now starting to seperate the males and females and have introduced the 2 age groups. ^-^