Combs, wattles and faces turning black...NOTICE!

[JenMT]

Yesterday, I noticed that some of my hens have combs, wattles and faces that are turning black like this hens is (link below). I will take a photo later but for now, this is the only post and photo that I can find that seems like mine. They don't seem sick or depressed, they are very active and eating just fine. I get 8 eggs a day from my 12 hens who have been laying for only 2 weeks, they are 6.5 months old. They get a watermelon a day (maybe too much) and garden greens in addition to Purina Layena and free choice oyster shell and grit. For the first time ever I treated the coop and run with DE yesterday, although I don't have any lice or parasite problems that I have ever noticed on them. I change water daily and periodically add ACV or electrolyte powder to it. The run is clean (and new) and the coop has about 5 inches of pine shavings in it. I have an 8x8 coop with 2 medium sized opened windows and an 8x10 enclosed run. They free range about 1 hour a week. Today I bought the "Chicken Helath Handbook" by Gail Damerow....but from most of the posts I see here it looks like maybe dry Fowl Pox. CAN I CONTINUE TO EAT THE EGGS FROM THESE HENS? Any OTHER ideas, questions, suggestions or treatments?


https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=926747

 

[JenMT]

I need help...so I bumped myself. Thanks in advance for all of your thoughts and suggestions.

 

[Glenda L Heywood]

well if it is dry fowl pox then treat it with some medication like Vetrx on the combs and wattles
also under the wings

I would put vetrx on the head area liberally and rub it in
also put a drop in each eye to keep the sinus's open

and 1/2 tsp of vetrx down the beak and 1 tsp of vetrx in the water

this will help the combs and wattles to heal back up
and keep down the chance of respiratory disease

also feed them wet mash probiotics

any questions email me

 

[Midwayruth]

I am a newbie to the chicken world. I googled Vetrix and could not find anything I found VetRx. What is it and where can I purchase some?

 

[Glenda Heywoodo]

VetRX
FIRST STATE SUPPLY
1. VetRx 2 ounce
Great all natural airway expander. Helps move out mucus from the airways of Poultry. VetRx is one of the longest standing poultry remedies in the fancy.It has been around for well over 100 years, initially called "Save The Baby". It is amazingly effective in the relief or...[more]
2. VetRx- Veterinary Remedy 32 ounce
VetRx is an all natural Remedy used for respiratory problems in Poultry and Livestock. As an aid in opening clogged airways caused by Respiratory Diseases. For use as a show preparation, apply VetRx to the Face, Comb, Wattles, Shanks and Toes. May also be used as an aid in..in treating Scaley Leg Mites and Mansons Eye Worm. VetRx may also be applied by Spray , Vaporizer or in the drinking water.
Complete directions are supplied with the product. Presented in a 32 ounce bottle.

http://www.firststatevetsupply.com/...ch_performed=Y&q=VetR&dispatch=search.results
Glenda Heywood Cassville Missouri

 

[Glenda Heywoodo]

http://www.poultrysupplies.com/
ALSO FOR VTRX IS THESE SUPPLY FOLKS
SMITH POULTRY AND GAMEBIRD SUPPLIES

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Ph. 913-879-2587 - 7:30 A. M. - 3 P. M CST Monday-Friday

24-hour Fax. 913-533-2497

Minimum order $10.00
Contact us by email any time.
http://www.poultrysupplies.com/

These folks have the Vetrx in smaller amounts
Smith Poultry & Game Bird Supply is owned and operated by John and Terry Smith, a husband and wife team who have served bird and animal breeders since 1988. We provide our customers with quality products from GQF, Brower, Kuhl, Miller, 3T Products, Horizon, Lyons Technology, Brinsea, and other manufactures. We offer competitive prices and give fast, dependable service to our customers. We do not offer any wholesale pricing.

I personally have been friends with Smith's for many decades and they treat their customers right.

Glenda Heywood Cassville Missouri