- Aug 6, 2012
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Please help! I have a hen who has developed some black scabs on her comb and wattle. I researched Avian Pox and I don't think that is what she has.
She has had a eye condition since she was young. Her left eye is consistently watering, and she closes it a lot. It has never seemed to bother her; she is active, eats well, and acts as a normal chicken. Most of the scabs are on the left side, with only a small one on her right.
I thought is may be pecking, as the other birds would aim for the watering eye, but I spend a lot of time with them, and have not noticed the other two going after it.
I first noticed this a couple days ago, and thought it was dirt. I caught her up this morning for a closer look and could scrape the scabs off, but the black spots are on the skin underneath the scabs too.
I would really appreciate any advice.
She has had a eye condition since she was young. Her left eye is consistently watering, and she closes it a lot. It has never seemed to bother her; she is active, eats well, and acts as a normal chicken. Most of the scabs are on the left side, with only a small one on her right.
I thought is may be pecking, as the other birds would aim for the watering eye, but I spend a lot of time with them, and have not noticed the other two going after it.
I first noticed this a couple days ago, and thought it was dirt. I caught her up this morning for a closer look and could scrape the scabs off, but the black spots are on the skin underneath the scabs too.
I would really appreciate any advice.
