Combs have black spots

[gene8522]

I have 16 Roadisland Reds hens about 7 months old, some of them have black spots on their combs. What should I do for them, if anything?

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Could be pecking injuries.

If they look wartlike then it could be fowl (avian) pox. If they are just black spots then probably pecking injuries. I don't treat those.

Frostbite is also black but wrong time of year.

 

[gene8522]

The spots do look like black warts. What should I do to treat them?

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

The spots do look like black warts. What should I do to treat them?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/avian-pox-how-to-treat-your-chickens-for-avian-pox
here is some info- haven't dealt with it myself

 

[gene8522]

Thanks for the help. Looks like there is no treatment for the avian pox. and from the photos it looks like what my hens have.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Thanks for the help. Looks like there is no treatment for the avian pox. and from the photos it looks like what my hens have.

You are welcome!

 

[gene8522]

Does anyone know what the prognosis is for the hens? My egg production is half of what is was.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Does anyone know what the prognosis is for the hens? My egg production is half of what is was.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/264319/fowl-pox-do-i-treat-lesions-or-leave-them-alone
see posts #7, 10, 15

https://www.backyardchickens.com/newsearch?search=fowl+pox
more threads if interested...other people's experiences

I hope this helps.