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[Petalsc]

Over the years I have been keeping a small flock of girls in and off depending on life’s demand at the time.
Twelve months ago I got back into it. Sadly the passing of my brother, who was a devoted chicken lover of all breeds, meant there was nowhere for his girls. I took a few isa browns, hy-lines, and recently added another 4 to the flock. One of my brothers girls has developed small wart like things on her comb. Wi seeing what they are and what to do about them. Any suggestions?
Petal

 

[cavemanrich]

Sorry to hear about your Brother. Glad you took over his flock. I don't have any suggestions about the comb issue, but others will chime in on what to do.


WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and

 

[Callender Girl]

My condolences on your brother's passing, and I'm sorry that was what eventually brought you to BYC. Despite the circumstances, you and your flock are welcome here. Thanks for joining.

No idea about the "warts," I've never dealt with anything like those. But, I'm sure someone will have the right answer, and probably soon.

 

[Bsmac]

Hello! Welcome to BYC! Sorry about the loss of your brother that`s a tough one... I lost my only sister almost exactly a year ago to Altzheimers. I don`t know what to do about her comb but someone will. You may want to start a thread on the emergency/diseases/injuries and cures forum. Good luck!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Petal, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I'm sorry about your brother.
That might be the start of dry fowl pox. Do you have active mosquitoes where you are?

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC and I'm sorry for your loss.
I suspect your hen might have "dry" fowl pox. It's a viral disease and is mainly due to infected mosquitos. I recommend applying iodine to the scabs and they will eventually dry up and disappear, avoid the eyes when using iodine. You do not want other birds picking/pecking the scabs. There's the chance that a bird can get "wet" fowl pox inside the mouth and esophagus, then the bird will have to be culled.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

I am so sorry you lost your brother, I hope your heavy heart heals soon.

As stated above, warts on the combs generally indicate Dry Pox, a virus spread by mosquitoes. Your birds may feel a bit run down for a few weeks, I'd offer up some probiotics or even a good poultry supplement like Poultry Cell. Definitely keep these birds separated to prevent this from spreading. Best wishes!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. I am sorry for the loss of your brother. It was very kind of you to take over his flock.

 

[N F C]

My condolences on the loss of your brother. It's nice you were willing to take in his birds. Best wishes.

 

[muddy75]