Fowl Pox?

[Brimmwalker]

Hello,

Noticed these spots on my 8 month old hen’s comb yesterday. Any ideas? Treatments? We’re in Austin, Tx.

Thanks Y’all

 

[sourland]

Can't make them out well even when enlarging the picture, but it does look like fowl pox.

 

[Brimmwalker]

Can't make them out well even when enlarging the picture, but it does look like fowl pox.

It’s tough to get those girls to stand still for a photo. Assuming it is Fowl Pox, what’s the treatment? I read they’re caused by mosquitoes. We got a lot of those in TX.

 

[dawg53]

The only treatment for fowl pox is time. It's a virus and will go away on its own anywhere from 3 to 6 weeks. Expect it to pass slowly through your flock.
If a lesion is near an eye (for example), and the bird scratches the eye and it becomes infected, an antibiotic may be used to prevent the spread of bacterial infection. Eggs are safe to eat.

An exception is wet fowl pox. If a bird isnt eating, look inside the birds mouth for lesion(s).
Wet pox is very serious and can result in starvation, then death.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hello,

Noticed these spots on my 8 month old hen’s comb yesterday. Any ideas? Treatments? We’re in Austin, Tx.

Thanks Y’all

It’s tough to get those girls to stand still for a photo. Assuming it is Fowl Pox, what’s the treatment? I read they’re caused by mosquitoes. We got a lot of those in TX.

Can you get a better photo?

If it's Dry Form Fowl Pox, then leave the lesions alone. Fowl Pox is a virus is will generally resolve on it's own in several weeks.
https://the-chicken-chick.com/fowl-pox-prevention-treatmen/

 

[Brimmwalker]

The only treatment for fowl pox is time. It's a virus and will go away on its own anywhere from 3 to 6 weeks. Expect it to pass slowly through your flock.
If a lesion is near an eye (for example), and the bird scratches the eye and it becomes infected, an antibiotic may be used to prevent the spread of bacterial infection. Eggs are safe to eat.

An exception is wet fowl pox. If a bird isnt eating, look inside the birds mouth for lesion(s).
Wet pox is very serious and can result in starvation, then death.

Ok. Thank You! She still seems to have a voracious appetite. I was figuring our entire flock (of three) would have it too. I’ll keep an eye on’em. Which is East to do cause they’re so darn entertaining to watch!

 

[tmcdonald226]

I live in TX too and 2 of mine have it. An older lady down the road from me who has had chickens for decades swears vicks vapor rub works on fowl pox or even as a mosquito repellent...haven't tried it yet.