Black dots on Silkie chicken's comb

[Teila]

 

[lolos]

I have looked at a few images of fowl pox and I don't think that is what it is. I know in the picture I posted it looks a bit crusty but I had dusted some diatomaceous earth on him previously. They're not raised sores it's more flush with his comb. Thank you for your reply!

 

[Isaac 0]

I have looked at a few images of fowl pox and I don't think that is what it is. I know in the picture I posted it looks a bit crusty but I had dusted some diatomaceous earth on him previously. They're not raised sores it's more flush with his comb. Thank you for your reply!

I would just pay close attention to him and make sure he inst exhibiting fowl pox signs.

 

[lolos]

Ok well I will definitely do the Vaseline. I read the symptoms and looked at pics of fowl pox and it just doesn't seem that way to me, I know it's difficult to diagnose from just a picture. They're not as raised/sore-like as I have seen in fowl pox.

 

[lolos]

I would just pay close attention to him and make sure he inst exhibiting fowl pox signs.

Thank you. I will definitely be keeping an eye on him. Really appreciate your thoughts.

 

[Teila]

Cool, it was just a thought.

I hope that your little guy is OK.

Again, I am probably the last person you would expect advice from regarding heat lamps but I did just want to ask you to please be very careful; these two sad events are just from your current winter; many more from previous years:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1145874/only-joined-after-my-coop-burnt

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1145876/dont-use-heat-bulbs