Barred rock looking old & wrinkly

[Ilypecknbushel]

hi! I have a 2 yr. barred rock hen that suddenly looks very old and wrinkly around her face & eyes. She seems to be fine otherwise— in good body condition, normal droppings, active. I haven’t checked closely enough for mites ( what do facial mites cause to the skin?) but she isn’t rubbing or acting itchy.
I can’t take a pic right now ( we’re having a terrible storm), but will try asap.
Any thoughts appreciated! Thanks!!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

When was the last time she laid an egg? Could she be molting???

 

[Ilypecknbushel]

She’s not molting yet, still in great feathers. Not exactly sure when her last egg was, but doubt if it’s been more that 24-48 hr ( based on total egg count).
I will get a pic tomorrow am to post.
Thanks so much for your reply!

 

[Ilypecknbushel]

 

[Ilypecknbushel]

This is poor Mabel. She’s difficult to get a still photo , but she looks horrible!
Is this possibly some kind of pox?
Thanks for any input!

 

[Ilypecknbushel]

Well, just in case anyone is interested... yup, Mabel has pox. One of my buff orpingtons just started showing some lesions also.
Bummer, but they seem ok ( it really seems to bother me more than them). Can’t do anything about the virus itself, but have added some supplements to their water just to hopefully help them feel better and boost their immune systems.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Does she have anything else going on? Any pests? Mites, lice, or stick tight fleas?
Hope she recovers and is back to herself soon.

 

[HuffleClaw]

Does she have anything else going on? Any pests? Mites, lice, or stick tight fleas?
Hope she recovers and is back to herself soon.

Apparently she has pox.

 

[HuffleClaw]

I’m so sorry about your birds!!

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Apparently she has pox.

Yes I read that. I asked about pests as well.