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Comb on one of my hens looks weird

Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by JHortonx5, Jul 18, 2016.

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  1. Jul 18, 2016 #1
    JHortonx5

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    Can anybody tell me what is happening to this hen's comb (please)? And TIA [​IMG]

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  3. Jul 18, 2016 #2
    limited25

    limited25 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Google pox ... can't remember if it is dry pox or wet pox, but should find your answer with pictures attached.
     
  5. Jul 18, 2016 #3
    JHortonx5

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    OH MY GOD!! You've got to be kidding me!
    My chickens have chicken pox!?!?!?
     
  7. Jul 18, 2016 #4
    limited25

    limited25 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    LOL ... type fowl pox into the search bar and you will find advise on how to treat it
     
  9. Jul 18, 2016 #5
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  11. Jul 23, 2016 #6
    JHortonx5

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    My hen seems to be looking a little better, no new pox, she even laid an egg for me yesterday. It was a little weird looking, but hey, beggars can't be choosers! Only 2 pox on my white girl and nothing on my red girl (so far). Thanks for your information.
     

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