Oct 11, 2023 #1 Mellow800 Songster Jun 5, 2023 457 2,288 221 Michigan My little brother came in from our chicken coop freaking out saying "this chicken, what in the world is wrong with her eye?!" Me and my family are not sure what is wrong. Can somebody help my sweet little chicken?
My little brother came in from our chicken coop freaking out saying "this chicken, what in the world is wrong with her eye?!" Me and my family are not sure what is wrong. Can somebody help my sweet little chicken?
Oct 11, 2023 #2 Tonyroo Free Ranging Mar 29, 2020 6,868 14,376 731 N. California That's fowl pox transmitted by mosquitoes. Just let run it's course.
Oct 11, 2023 #3 Eggcessive Wrangler Premium Feather Member 13 Years Apr 3, 2011 75,576 74,049 1,502 southern Ohio Yes, it is pox. It may last around 3-4 weeks, but she should get well soon. Since it is spread by mosquitoes, you may see more birds with scabs. Here is an article to read: https://the-chicken-chick.com/fowl-pox-prevention-treatmen/
Yes, it is pox. It may last around 3-4 weeks, but she should get well soon. Since it is spread by mosquitoes, you may see more birds with scabs. Here is an article to read: https://the-chicken-chick.com/fowl-pox-prevention-treatmen/
Oct 11, 2023 Thread starter #4 Mellow800 Songster Jun 5, 2023 457 2,288 221 Michigan Thank you so much for your advice