Oct 11, 2023 #1 Mellow800 Songster Joined Jun 5, 2023 Messages 457 Reaction score 2,385 Points 231 Location 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 Crossing the Road 5 Years Friend Joined Mar 29, 2020 Messages 6,931 Reaction score 14,536 Points 751 Location N. California That's fowl pox transmitted by mosquitoes. Just let run it's course.
Oct 11, 2023 #3 Eggcessive Wrangler Premium Feather Member 14 Years Friend Spirit Educator Joined Apr 3, 2011 Messages 84,032 Reaction score 85,680 Points 1,592 Location 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 Joined Jun 5, 2023 Messages 457 Reaction score 2,385 Points 231 Location Michigan Thank you so much for your advice