Fowlpox or frostbite?

Violaaa

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Feb 20, 2021
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A week ago during bellow-freezing temperatures I discovered both of our roosters had black scabs on their combs, so far none of the hens have had any but I’m very worried it might be fowl pox. If it is fowl pox, should I vaccinate the hens? Unfortunately one vaccine said that you should administer it 4 weeks before laying but half the hens just started and I’m totally unsure of what to do. Should I separate the Roosters from the rest? I’ve included some pictures. please help!
 

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That is neither fowl pox or frostbite, but most likely peck wounds and dried blood.
Oh wow okay thank you so much for calming my nerves! Would you say the amount of peck wounds is worrying or is it normal for competitive roosters to have a few scratches? I’ve been working on training them to be more docile to strangers but hadn’t considered if they were too violent to each other so far... Btw I’m very new to this so thank you for helping and sorry if I ask dumb questions haha
 

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