Good morning! I have a few questions about fowl pox. I currently have 2 cream legbar hens (will be getting 2 more chicks very soon 
) and they are both happy and healthy. My first question is about vaccinating for fowl pox. I wasn't aware there was a vaccine for fowl pox until recently. I live in FL so we have bad mosquito issues and I know that is one way they can contract it. I read that you shouldn't vaccinate hens any later than 4 weeks prior to laying. Nugget has just started laying and I know Miss Daisy is getting really close. Does this mean I can't ever vaccinate them for fowl pox? Also, is this a one time vaccine or something that should be done yearly (I'm guessing once since it recommends not vaccinating 4 weeks prior to laying)?
Ok, my next question concerns a hen that most likely has fowl pox. I have the opportunity to adopt/rescue a hen from less than acceptable living conditions. I really want to get her out of there and give her a good home, but when I went to look at her I noticed the 6 other roos appear to have fowl pox. It was just a quick visit so I didn't get to give her a good inspection. I'm almost positive the others have fowl pox from seeing the black scabs all over their combs/feet. I didn't notice any scabs on her but I know she may have it since she's living in a contaminated area. Is there anything I can do to treat her so I don't risk my girls getting it from her or am I better off just not taking the chance and not bring her home? Thanks in advance for your help!
) and they are both happy and healthy. My first question is about vaccinating for fowl pox. I wasn't aware there was a vaccine for fowl pox until recently. I live in FL so we have bad mosquito issues and I know that is one way they can contract it. I read that you shouldn't vaccinate hens any later than 4 weeks prior to laying. Nugget has just started laying and I know Miss Daisy is getting really close. Does this mean I can't ever vaccinate them for fowl pox? Also, is this a one time vaccine or something that should be done yearly (I'm guessing once since it recommends not vaccinating 4 weeks prior to laying)?Ok, my next question concerns a hen that most likely has fowl pox. I have the opportunity to adopt/rescue a hen from less than acceptable living conditions. I really want to get her out of there and give her a good home, but when I went to look at her I noticed the 6 other roos appear to have fowl pox. It was just a quick visit so I didn't get to give her a good inspection. I'm almost positive the others have fowl pox from seeing the black scabs all over their combs/feet. I didn't notice any scabs on her but I know she may have it since she's living in a contaminated area. Is there anything I can do to treat her so I don't risk my girls getting it from her or am I better off just not taking the chance and not bring her home? Thanks in advance for your help!
