Bad molt and fowl pox at the same time

[EmmaDonovan]

Our chickens are going through the worst molt I've seen and we discovered yesterday that several are also infected with dry fowl pox.

Due to the pox they're eating less and we're only getting a few eggs here and there. We're providing extra protein (grubs, sardines, tuna) and Chick’n Aid supplement in their water.

Poor things look so miserable. Is there anything else we can do for them?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Our chickens are going through the worst molt I've seen and we discovered yesterday that several are also infected with dry fowl pox.

Due to the pox they're eating less and we're only getting a few eggs here and there. We're providing extra protein (grubs, sardines, tuna) and Chick’n Aid supplement in their water.

Poor things look so miserable. Is there anything else we can do for them?

Do you have photos of them?

During molt, most hens will go out of lay and can seem to go off feed too. Provide them with their normal feed. Giving a little extra protein a few times a week shouldn't hurt.

I'd also provide them with fresh water in addition to the electrolyte/probiotic solution.

Dry Fowl Pox usually runs it's course within a few weeks. If there's a lot of scabs/lesions, then you can paint them with Iodine to help dry them up if you wish. I usually just leave it alone when my birds have it, the Dry Form never seems to affect them either way (going off food, out of lay or feeling bad).
The good news part is once they have recovered from the Fowl Pox, they have resistance to future outbreaks.

 

[AggieGirl2020]

I think my chicken has Fowl Pox too and the scabs are covering both eyes to the point she cannot see. Should those scabs be left in place too?

 

[charlie1051]

I think my chicken has Fowl Pox too and the scabs are covering both eyes to the point she cannot see. Should those scabs be left in place too?

Do you have a photo you can post?

How old is your hen?

I would not remove the scabs.

 

[FrostRanger]

I think my chicken has Fowl Pox too and the scabs are covering both eyes to the point she cannot see. Should those scabs be left in place too?

I would separate her, clean her up a bit but leave the scabs in place. In this case I think some triple antibiotic ointment without pain reliever (very important) such as neopsporin would be beneficial. The separation BTW is just so she doesn't get picked on

 

[Eggcessive]

I think my chicken has Fowl Pox too and the scabs are covering both eyes to the point she cannot see. Should those scabs be left in place too?

Do not remove the scabs since it can spread pox to other areas and to other chickens. Photos would be helpful. I would gently rinse the eyes with saline or an eye wash solution, and then apply a small dab of plain Neosporin ointment into the eye twice a day. Help her eat and drink by holding some moistened feed in front of her beak 2-3 times a day.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I think my chicken has Fowl Pox too and the scabs are covering both eyes to the point she cannot see. Should those scabs be left in place too?

Welcome To BYC!

Can you please post a few photos?

 

[AggieGirl2020]

Thank you all! I have separated her and will hand feed and water her. Both her eyes are completely covered. Her eyes look like the photo attached here, although this is not my picture or my chicken I was unable to get a picture of her. I ordered some terramycin eye ointment, would that work too or should I get Neosporin instead?

 

[Eggcessive]

It would be best to see an actual picture of your chicken. Terramycin has become hard to get without a prescription or vet. I have used plain Neosporin/triple antibiotic in my chicken’s eye. Some people who have cataract surgery may have some leftover antibiotic ointment.

 

[charlie1051]

Thank you all! I have separated her and will hand feed and water her. Both her eyes are completely covered. Her eyes look like the photo attached here, although this is not my picture or my chicken I was unable to get a picture of her. I ordered some terramycin eye ointment, would that work too or should I get Neosporin instead?View attachment 4264191

Terramycin is good but like Eggcessive mentioned- the triple antibiotic works great and you can get it so cheap, no need to spend the money...but if you already ordered it- right on! Save it for a rain-ier day

Really like to see a picture of your hen if you can!

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