Fowl Pox and feather loss

[mar]

I am new to the whole Fowl Pox. I have four one-year-old hens, three five-month old hens and four two month old chicks. They have all acquired the dreaded fowl pox. The hens are in varying stages of the disease but I'm concerned about one in particular. She has yellow flat scabs about 1/2 cm in width that run down her chest almost to her vent. There are no feathers there. Is this normal? I thought fowl pox was only on their legs and combs and wattles. Has anyone else had this? Also I just read that fowl pox can stunt chicks growth. What are the chances that my two month old chicks will be stunted? I've only seen one with it right now. Thanks for any help.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hi @mar Can you post some photos of your hen that you are most concerned about, as well as the scabs on your pullets?

 

[mar]

Hi @mar Can you post some photos of your hen that you are most concerned about, as well as the scabs on your pullets?

Here are some pictures. The first three are of my barred rock. She is a year old. The last is my 5 month old wellsummer. You can see the lesions on her comb. All of them have had it and she's the last. My two month old chicks won't hold still but only one has a small one on their comb. They are EE's and there combs aren't very big yet. Thanks for any help.

 

[mar]

Still wondering if anyone has seen anything like this?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Your Barred Rock(?) with the feather loss underneath - looks like the loss is from roosting and laying eggs. The bumps are most likely where the feathers have been rubbed off.

Dry form of Fowl Pox will usually resolve itself in several weeks. You can apply Iodine to the scabs to help them dry up if you like. Any illness/virus can be harder on chicks, so keep watch on them for any lethargy, runny/watery eyes or indication that the Fowl Pox is accompanied by respiratory symptoms. Keeping shared water sources cleaned and sanitized can help slow the spread of Fowl Pox.

It's possible it could slow the growth of chicks - you will need to do some research on that, but usually once birds have recovered, they have built an immunity.
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2015/07/fowl-pox-prevention-treatment.html