Can someone help i have a question

[lavonchickenmom]

Sores and scabs. Had a lot of rain lately

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Looks like Fowl Pox. You can read about it here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/avian-pox-how-to-treat-your-chickens-for-avian-pox

 

[drumstick diva]

Poor hen, I would also post her photo at "emergencies, diseases, injuries, cures," thread

 

[jawwad]

I think just kill it n eat it for dinner, the disease will spread to other chickens n to other pets too

 

[BantamFan4Life]

I think just kill it n eat it for dinner, the disease will spread to other chickens n to other pets too

If you cull her, do NOT eat her. You can get sick if you eat a sick chicken.

 

[Bridebeliever]

If you cull her, do NOT eat her. You can get sick if you eat a sick chicken.

Serioulsy? You can get sick eating a sick chicken? Even cooked to the proper temperature of 165F? Not that I would eat a chicken with pox, but what if a chicken was sick and you didn't know it?

 

[NickyKnack]

Hello!

Welcome to BYC and the coop! There's a lot of great peeps here! Feel free to ask lots of questions. But most of all, make yourself at home. I'm so glad you decided to joined the BYC family. I look forward to seeing you around BYC. So sorry to hear about your girl. I hope it's not serious. Good luck!

 

[shortgrass]

Serioulsy? You can get sick eating a sick chicken? Even cooked to the proper temperature of 165F? Not that I would eat a chicken with pox, but what if a chicken was sick and you didn't know it?

I don't know about getting sick, which IS actually somewhat possible, but its definitely not Kosher. I would be extremely upset if I came over for dinner and was served a sick or dying bird.

And on the note of it spreading it to others...We have burn pit to stop that

But FYI, it does look like pox

 

[lavonchickenmom]

I think just kill it n eat it for dinner, the disease will spread to other chickens n to other pets too

thanks so much for ur remark......I have my girls. Chickens as pets and the thought of eating one of them is unimaginable

 

[trailrider330]

Welcome to the BYC flock! We are glad you joined us!