Fowl Pox - vitamins?

[Crobinson08]

I think my three hens have the beginning of fowl pox. They have a couple little white bumps on their waddles and combs. No wet symptoms yet. I know there's not really anything I can do but let it run its course but trying to figure out something to help boost their immune system and hopefully keep the wet pox at bay. Would these little packets help them at all or is there any other vitamins/supplements/herbs I could give them? As always, thanks so much in advance! First time mother hen and I'm always worried about them lol

 

[sourland]

If it were me, I would definitely boost them with the vitamins. Good luck in dealing with the pox. Can you post pictures of the lesions ?

 

[roosterhavoc]

I think my three hens have the beginning of fowl pox. They have a couple little white bumps on their waddles and combs. No wet symptoms yet. I know there's not really anything I can do but let it run its course but trying to figure out something to help boost their immune system and hopefully keep the wet pox at bay. Would these little packets help them at all or is there any other vitamins/supplements/herbs I could give them? As always, thanks so much in advance! First time mother hen and I'm always worried about them lol

Those are fine just expensive for the amount you actually get.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...fhW6tW4DKJ3HOe4nSwJJ-o5YWzHWfgJkaAtjEEALw_wcB

 

[Crobinson08]

Those are fine just expensive for the amount you actually get.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...fhW6tW4DKJ3HOe4nSwJJ-o5YWzHWfgJkaAtjEEALw_wcB

Thank you! I will look at getting some of this!

 

[roosterhavoc]

Thank you! I will look at getting some of this!

I think it’s even cheaper if you order from Chewy.
Ive used these vitamins for years. It’s only like 1/3 a teaspoon per gallon so it’s way cheaper in the long run and will last longer depending on how many chickens you have.

 

[Crobinson08]

I think it’s even cheaper if you order from Chewy.
Ive used these vitamins for years. It’s only like 1/3 a teaspoon per gallon so it’s way cheaper in the long run and will last longer depending on how many chickens you have.

I only have three hens right now. I use a 5 gallon bucket with the cups as a waterer. Do you change it out everyday? And do you give it all the time or just occasionally?

 

[roosterhavoc]

I only have three hens right now. I use a 5 gallon bucket with the cups as a waterer. Do you change it out everyday? And do you give it all the time or just occasionally?

I use cups and bowls. With only 3 hens I would change it every 2-3 days with vitamins unless it gets dirty then I’d change it as needed. I have a lot of chickens so I have to give them fresh water every day regardless. Fresh water every day is best but since you don’t want to just dump out what you’re paying for and only having a few hens a few days won’t hurt them.

 

[Crobinson08]

If it were me, I would definitely boost them with the vitamins. Good luck in dealing with the pox. Can you post pictures of the lesions ?

Here's a couple of pictures showing some of the little white bumps. Two just have a couple on their waddles and one on the comb, and the last one has a spot below her ear. I put a packet of the vitamins in their waterer this morning and I have ordered the rooster booster, nutridrench, and vetericyn for when the spots start scabbing to prevent further infection.