EMERGENCY HELP FOR DRY POX

[thequeenamom]

Please help, my girls have dry pox and I am SO confused on what to put on it. I have the following on hand:
Neosporin (with pain relief)
Tea Tree Oil
Coconut Oil
Vinegar (AC and reg)
Vaseline
any suggestions for treatment/comfort would be appreciated.
So far it is just on combs and wattles (not eyes).


Thanks in advance.

 

[GitaBooks]

Here is some information from a couple links:


There is no treatment for this condition. In many cases, the disease may resolve itself. It is important to control any mosquito infestations and sanitize the premises the fowl is in to minimize exposure. The virus is highly resistant in dried scabs and under certain conditions may survive for months on contaminated premises.
NOTE: Infected birds are susceptible to secondary infections that often lead to death. Therefore, sanitation is of utmost importance.
In order to stop / slow down the spread of this disease, sick birds should be separated from those that appear to be healthy and provided supportive care to maximize its chances of a quick recovery.
Disease control is accomplished best by preventative vaccination since ordinary management and sanitation practices will not prevent it. Birds intended for laying purposes should be vaccinated. Birds whose resistance has been weakened through any condition or disease should not be vaccinated until they are healthy.
Vaccination of broilers is not usually required unless the mosquito population is high or infections have occurred previously.
From: http://beautyofbirds.com/fowlpox.html


Fowl Pox Treatment
There is no treatment for fowl pox once a bird is infected. As long as the chicken continues eating and drinking, fowl pox is a limited infection that resolves itself in about two weeks with little risk of fatality. Successful recovery from infection results in immunity.

From: http://www.hobbyfarms.com/livestock-and-pets/fowl-pox-in-chickens.aspx

I hope this helps!

Best of luck.

 

[Eggcessive]

Gita Books has given you good information. Don't disturb the scabs, since you can spread the virus. If you must do something, use rubber gloves, and apply some iodine to help dry them up, but nothing is really required. If scabs are near the eyes, you may want to apply some Terramycin eye ointment, Vetericyn Eye Gel, or plain Neosporin ointment to the eyes twice a day. Saline can be used to flush the eyes if they become infected. If your chickens seem very ill, look inside their beaks and throats for wet pox lesions, which can block the airway, and cause them not to eat.