hard Bumps on face ~PICS Added~

[kasey08]

About 3 days ago it was raining and I noticed 2 of my chickens where wet. The next day they looked like they might have had a cold in there eyes? They where foaming(eyes) and there face had hard crusty bumps on it. That day I brought them in gave them a bath but still like that.2 days later they are alot better as there eyes are fine but still has some bumps. Anyone know what is wrong?

 

[mckenzie]

It could be chicken pox.

 

[key west chick]

Sounds like fowl pox. Its carried by mosquitos. Every year I get Key west chickens, they usually have it. Mine has always been the dry kind and it goes away on its own.

 

[TajMahalChickens]

Do you have any pics? that might be a bit more helpful.

I first thought of fowl pox as well. It is a viral disease. It usually just runs through the flock. If you only have a couple birds, you could use iodine to soothe the sores. Her is a link to a little bit more info about by bout with fowl pox.https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=430429

Keep an eye on them to make sure it doesn't progress to wet pox, which is inside the throat. That can do major damage.

Good luck

 

[kasey08]

They are pretty much better. My pellet still has it a little her face is swollen. Will take pics of her tomorrow its getting dark here.

 

[kasey08]

They are pretty much better. My pellet still has it a little her face is swollen. Will take pics of her tomorrow its getting dark here.

 

[kasey08]

She looks pretty bad. She does have yellow around her beak.

Should I put her inside?

 

[tinychicky]

i would seperate her from the flock, definatly. check the other birds for signs of disease, too.

 

[kasey08]

One had it but she is all better. What is it and how do I help her?

 

[Miss Lydia]

since this is a Silkie why not take this to the silkie thread and see if any silkie owners can help you also.