Arizona Chickens

[City farm]

Does anyone in Tucson go to these events?
http://www.desertharvesters.org/

 

[moms3cuties]

My EE, Billy, seems to have dry fowl pox. I noticed it last night and thought maybe she injured herself on something but after seeing your post it looks exactly like the dry pox. So, for those experienced, she is the only one with symptoms out of my 18 birds. Should I separate her? Is there anything I can do for her or the others to prevent this from spreading? And lastly, what are the chances that this will kill Billy or my other chickens? Ugh!!!

my new Black Copper Marans got the Fowl pox aka avian pox. I couldn't figure out why they were growing these black things on their combs and on their wattles of their face. Now I understand. My poor babies!!

Hug for mom to 5! ..and one for City Farm for the link on the avian pox on BYC!

 

[moms3cuties]

@MrsFitzDarcy I'm so sorry for your losses. I hope you never have to experience that again. Hugs!

x2

 

[City farm]

Check out this.. This covers different birds. Turkey, guinea fowl.. Ect..
http://www.nwtf.org/conservation/bulletins/bulletin_25.pdf

 

[Sill]

@MrsFitzDarcy sorry for your loss.

 

[Sill]

I noticed one of mine has fowl pox also. Is it because it's cooling off and the virus is more active here? No one had it in the heat. I know the wild birds can carry it, and the darn sparrows keep finding ways to get into the chickens' run.

I might have to tube feed my hen that has the pox. She seems to be having a hard time eating, or rather seeing. When I give them their BSF larvae for treats every day she can't really get the larvae, she grabs next to them. I take her off by herself she she can get a nice handful to eat without trying to hurry. But she is still very light so must not be eating much dry or fermented food either and those are easy to eat. It's been a long time since I've tube fed a bird, time to brush up on my skills.

 

[Sill]

Does anyone in Tucson go to these events?
http://www.desertharvesters.org/

Sounds interesting. The VPA has similar events and does a free mesquite pod grinding session every year. http://www.phoenixpermaculture.org/group/edible-desert-committee.

 

[City farm]

Oh no, was there signs of any kind? Condolences from us

Thank you
And no, none at all... she looked a little skinny, but the Andalusians are smaller than the others

At the coop tour, I noticed some birds have fowl pox.. I checked our flock and noticed 2 of our girls have it.. Such a bummer..read here it explains that there is really nothing we can do.. Just look for symptoms and treat, just like the flu.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/avian-pox-how-to-treat-your-chickens-for-avian-pox

One other thing, there is a vaccine however, I don't know what feed store carries it.. Has anyone ever used the vaccine? Since it is slow moving and we have our next generation growing up..

 

[City farm]

http://coopedup.net/buy/index.php?route=product/product&path=43&product_id=130
BYC 2015 calendar is ready..

 

[FeatherPugs]

One other thing, there is a vaccine however, I don't know what feed store carries it.. Has anyone ever used the vaccine? Since it is slow moving and we have our next generation growing up..

Knowing which vaccine and where to get it would be good knowledge to have on hand. Inquiring minds???