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Does fowl pox cause sterility?

Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by Sjisty, Jan 10, 2012.

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  1. Jan 10, 2012 #1
    Sjisty

    Sjisty Scribe of Brahmalot

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    I have a rooster who had fowl pox this last summer. Now I am incubating all his girls' eggs and am finding about 10% fertility. Could that be related? Is it permanent?
     
  3. Jan 17, 2012 #2
    Sjisty

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    I think my question may have gotten "lost in the move." Does anybody know? Should I replace my roo?
     

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