EMERGENCY Rooster has sores on face, Is this chicken pox?

[OutriggerMan]

Chicken has mysterious blisters on face what can I do?

 

[Molly Mojo]

Chicken has mysterious blisters on face what can I do?View attachment 2359883

If I had to guess, I’d say fowl pox.I’m new, so not sure what you do.

 

[Wi_Pida]

Yes most definitely it does look like Fowl Pox. You need remove him from the flock as soon as possible so he doesn’t infect the rest of the flock. I’ve never had to treat for fowl pox this is what I found for maybe it will help. You may want to also follow the instructions below for the flock itself just in case they do come down with it.

The biggest concern when Pox infects is to keep immune systems running at their best. The bird can and should be given vitamins that strengthen the defenses of the skin and mucous membranes, boost respiratory and ocular health, and promote rapid healing.

Vitamins A, D, and E are marvelously handy any time a flock is ill and particularly for pox cases. These oil vitamins are most effective in an oil form such as a liquid drop. Vitamin B12 or the range of B vitamins should also be provided as they give the birds energy, willing birds to thrive and fostering a healthy appetite. A bird that does not feel well will not heal well so helping them to feel better encourages healthy eating and drinking and reduces dehydration and malnutrition.

Individual birds can easily be given liquid baby vitamins such as Poly-Vi-Sol for human babies at a few drops per bird. This product is inexpensive and readily found in a no-iron-added form in the vitamin section of many stores.

Many drenches and vitamin products are also produced specifically for poultry; simply read the label for vitamins A, D, E, and B. Ideally these vitamins should be given in a quickly-eaten treat or by drops individually, not in water as sick birds can be reluctant to drink; however, the owner of a large flock may have to choose a water-soluble vitamin package and certainly will find them beneficial.

Fowl Pox is a virus and cannot be treated with any antibiotics (which are all designed to fight bacteria not viruses); however, secondary infections are common with FP. For the dry form, triple antibiotic ointments and creams can be priceless in treating the external sores. Dotting troublesome sores with an iodine-soaked cotton bud can penetrate deep into the core of these sores, fighting bacteria and sterilizing in areas other than those around the eyes. Regular triple-antibiotic ointment can be used even in the corners of the eyes and mouth as long as the ointment does not contain pain-killers.

In the case of wet-pox, it is rarely necessary or effective to treat with a systemic antibiotic as the respiratory problems are caused by lesions that are viral in nature. If severe respiratory distress happens, a veterinarian should be consulted. In the meantime, products like VetRx can help soothe the irritated airways and help birds to breathe and feel somewhat better.

 

[RainbowHen]

Definitely looks like dry fowl pox. @Eggcessive

 

[OutriggerMan]

Thank you so much! I will separate him and take care of his sores, and give him vitamins. I appreciate all the advice.
OutRiggerMan- MT View, Hawaii

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Gosh. That’s the absolute worst case of FP I’ve seen. Do others have it?
Defer to others for treatment advice.

 

[Eggcessive]

Yes that is a case of dry fowl pox for sure. It is a virus spread by mosquitoes. There is no treatment, and I would not put anything on the scabs unless they are around eyes. Some use Betadine iodine on scabs to help dry them up. Touching or disturbing scabs can spread the virus, and fallen scabs are infectious, especially when they dry up and the powder is breathed. If any scabs are around or toughing the eyes, then I recommend applying a dab of plain Neosporin or Terramycin eye ointment into the eyes to help prevent a secondary infection. Pox lasts several weeks, and just make sure the affected chickens are eating and drinking. If anyone seems especially ill, look into the beak and throat for any yellow patches that may be the more serious wet pox. Here is a good article about pox:
http://extension.msstate.edu/publications/fowl-pox-backyard-flocks

 

[CHlCKEN]

Yes most definitely it does look like Fowl Pox. You need remove him from the flock as soon as possible so he doesn’t infect the rest of the flock. I’ve never had to treat for fowl pox this is what I found for maybe it will help. You may want to also follow the instructions below for the flock itself just in case they do come down with it.

The biggest concern when Pox infects is to keep immune systems running at their best. The bird can and should be given vitamins that strengthen the defenses of the skin and mucous membranes, boost respiratory and ocular health, and promote rapid healing.

Vitamins A, D, and E are marvelously handy any time a flock is ill and particularly for pox cases. These oil vitamins are most effective in an oil form such as a liquid drop. Vitamin B12 or the range of B vitamins should also be provided as they give the birds energy, willing birds to thrive and fostering a healthy appetite. A bird that does not feel well will not heal well so helping them to feel better encourages healthy eating and drinking and reduces dehydration and malnutrition.

Individual birds can easily be given liquid baby vitamins such as Poly-Vi-Sol for human babies at a few drops per bird. This product is inexpensive and readily found in a no-iron-added form in the vitamin section of many stores.

Many drenches and vitamin products are also produced specifically for poultry; simply read the label for vitamins A, D, E, and B. Ideally these vitamins should be given in a quickly-eaten treat or by drops individually, not in water as sick birds can be reluctant to drink; however, the owner of a large flock may have to choose a water-soluble vitamin package and certainly will find them beneficial.

Fowl Pox is a virus and cannot be treated with any antibiotics (which are all designed to fight bacteria not viruses); however, secondary infections are common with FP. For the dry form, triple antibiotic ointments and creams can be priceless in treating the external sores. Dotting troublesome sores with an iodine-soaked cotton bud can penetrate deep into the core of these sores, fighting bacteria and sterilizing in areas other than those around the eyes. Regular triple-antibiotic ointment can be used even in the corners of the eyes and mouth as long as the ointment does not contain pain-killers.

In the case of wet-pox, it is rarely necessary or effective to treat with a systemic antibiotic as the respiratory problems are caused by lesions that are viral in nature. If severe respiratory distress happens, a veterinarian should be consulted. In the meantime, products like VetRx can help soothe the irritated airways and help birds to breathe and feel somewhat better.

Amazing input! Your very informative and helpful for this person, I wish I could have helped as much as you!

 

[OutriggerMan]

Gosh. That’s the absolute worst case of FP I’ve seen. Do others have it?
Defer to others for treatment advice.

It started off with mym

Gosh. That’s the absolute worst case of FP I’ve seen. Do others have it?
Defer to others for treatment advice.

It started with my Tom Turkey. I thought it was worts or something fungal. Today I noticed another hen with it she is not nearly as bad. The turkey the sores came right off. I'm going to see how I can control the mosquitos because they are the ones that spread it.

 

[Vickischics]

It started off with mym

It started with my Tom Turkey. I thought it was worts or something fungal. Today I noticed another hen with it she is not nearly as bad. The turkey the sores came right off. I'm going to see how I can control the mosquitos because they are the ones that spread it.

You can dab Iodine on the lesions to help them to dry out faster.
If it's not possible to keep him/her isolated, then try your best to keep the roosting and run area as clean as possible. When the scabs fall off, the others may ingest them and get Fowl Pox too..all you can do is try your best to keep everyone from getting infected.
Currently, mine have a very mild case of it for 14 days. But, I noticed it as soon as one lesion popped up.
Therefore, I immediately began applying Iodine to the lesions and I keep the coop deep bedding picked and fluffed up and keep it as clean as possible.
I will be adding screening to my coops (2) to help decrease the mosquitos from biting in the hot & humid Florida environment.
Good luck and keep us updated plus pictures please.