Broilers with black stuff on wattles and face

[Farming Granny]

It looks like she was picked on.

 

[The-White-Elephant]

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That’s bad. They were definitely picked on

 

[Farming Granny]

Not all of them have this. I'm guessing about 60% have it. I've posted more pics of different chickens.

 

[Farming Granny]

is it just one or all of them?

60% my guess. I have posted more pics

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Can you get the 2 worst ones, hold the head still and have someone take a clearer photo?
Where are you located in the world?

 

[Eggcessive]

If mosquitoes are out, and it has been warm, it could be fowl pox virus. Fowl pox is carried by mosquitoes and last about a month. It can affect the eyes making it hard to see food and water. There is a wet type that affects the inside of the beak and throat, and yellow material or plaques is common.

If there are no mosquitoes, it may be injury from pecking or fencing.

 

[Farming Granny]

Most of the chickens have it. I have 22 chickens in this moveable coop.

 

[Farming Granny]

Can you get the 2 worst ones, hold the head still and have someone take a clearer photo?
Where are you located in the world?

I am in Central Texas I now think it is pox.

 

[Eggcessive]

Can you answer some of the questions asked in posts 15 and 16, since that may help us help you?

Okay, in Texas, that probably is pos. That is what it looks like to me. Don’t disturb the scabs, since that can spread the pox virus. If scabs are near eyes, and causing problems, you can use Terramycin eye ointment or plain Neosporin or Triple Antibiotic Ointment in the eyes. The scabs go away in about a month. If any seem terribly sick, look inside their beaks and throats for yellow material.