Fowl Pox..weird sounds...

[angel8035]

So my cockerel came down with a mild case of fowl pox a couple of weeks ago. He has some small black dots on his comb and that's it. I decided to let the disease run its course after doing some reading on the subject. We have had 110 degree weather here for the past week straight and I think it has weakened his immunity some because now he is making some strange sounds when breathing (kind of a honking sound). My other girls aren't showing symptoms but if this heat holds out I don't know how long they can fight it off. Any suggestions? They are getting electrolyte water every other day (I swap out fresh plain water every other day). Do you think I should issue antibiotics to ward off any further respiratory issues?

ETA: I looked inside his mouth and throat and could not see any signs of pox or obstructions but I am not an expert.

 

[buildingmyark]

I put some misters out and they really seem to help. Also, you may want to make sure that that their water/electrolyte is cool. Make fresh water available even when you give them the electrolytes. Mine prefer plain water over electrolytes... whatever it takes to make sure they stay hydrated.

I'm not sure what may be wrong with your roo, but keep a close eye on his mouth/throat for any signs of wet pox. Is he gasping/gaping for a breath when he makes this noise? Like with his head raised? Is he open mouth breathing? Are there any other signs of respiratory problems in your flock?