Fowl Pox

[Harpers State of Mind]

Hey everyone! This is my first flock and 3/4 of them have flow pox. I just noticed the lesions yesterday. I did a good deep cleaning on my coops, waters, etc. I used DE all over. I have separated the infected ones from the noninfected. My question is, do I have to do that or are they all goi g to get it anyway? And will this thing just run it’s course and then go away?
Thanks!!!
Concerned Mother Hen

 

[Kiki]

Hi there!

There is no need to separate them, that might cause more stress and be worse for them.
Avian Pox How To Treat Your Chickens For Avian Pox

 

[Harpers State of Mind]

Won’t the others that don’t have it, get it from the infected ones?

 

[Kiki]

"Fowl pox can be transmitted by direct or indirect contact. The virus is highly resistant in dried scabs and under certain conditions may survive for months on contaminated premises. The disease may be transmitted by a number of species of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can harbor infective virus for a month or more after feeding on affected birds. After the infection is introduced, it spreads within the flock by mosquitoes as well as direct and indirect contact. Recovered birds do not remain carriers.

Since fowl pox usually spreads slowly, a flock may be affected for several months."

 

[Eggcessive]

It depends on where you live how bad pox can be. Tropical or deep south regions have it worse. Do you have any pictures? Make sure they are eating and drinking normally. If you see pox around the eyelids, you can apply Vetericyn eye gel or Terramycin antibiotic ointment into the eyes twice a day to help prevent eye infections which may lead to blindness. Pox is a virus, but bacterial secondary infections can be common in eyes. To prevent mosquitoes, prevent mud puddles, and empty waterers daily to prevent breeding grounds. Permethrin spray 10% to the coop can be a safe insecticide to use.

 

[Harpers State of Mind]

All the lesions are on their feet, wattles, and ears. I’ve only seen a one or two on the face. Mine aren’t “covered” like I’ve seen in pictures on the internet.

 

[Akrnaf2]

All the lesions are on their feet, wattles, and ears. I’ve only seen a one or two on the face. Mine aren’t “covered” like I’ve seen in pictures on the internet.

Give them some electrolytes and vitamins to bust their immune system, keep a close eye for secondary bacterial infection, in a few weeks they will be OK.

 

[Akrnaf2]

And Shalom and welcome you BYC! Don't hesitate to ask any questions!

 

[Harpers State of Mind]

Oh yeah, we leave in SE Oklahoma

 

[getaclue]

Let it run it's course, and they will be immune for the rest of their lives, without being carriers. Like everyone said, just look for secondary issues, but typically the chickens do fine. Don't separate, since they've most likely all been exposed anyway, and that just causes more stress.