Oct 26, 2018 #1 P Peepers34 In the Brooder Joined Oct 26, 2018 Messages 20 Reaction score 18 Points 46 Location East Texas My chicken has some strange bumps on her face and I'm trying to figure out if they are life threatening.
My chicken has some strange bumps on her face and I'm trying to figure out if they are life threatening.
Oct 26, 2018 #2 dawg53 Humble Premium Feather Member 16 Years Friend Educator Spirit Greeter Joined Nov 27, 2008 Messages 32,009 Reaction score 35,031 Points 1,246 Location Glen St Mary, Florida Welcome to BYC. It looks like the onset of fowl pox, usually caused by mosquitos.
Oct 26, 2018 #3 sourland Broody Magician Premium Feather Member 16 Years Educator Greeter Friend Spirit Joined May 3, 2009 Messages 172,961 Reaction score 712,222 Points 2,357 Location New Jersey Welcome to BYC. I agree with dawg53. Generally not a major problem unless excessively infected. It is viral in nature so will have to pass on its own. Keep her well fed and watered, and she should be fine.
Welcome to BYC. I agree with dawg53. Generally not a major problem unless excessively infected. It is viral in nature so will have to pass on its own. Keep her well fed and watered, and she should be fine.
Oct 26, 2018 Thread starter #4 P Peepers34 In the Brooder Joined Oct 26, 2018 Messages 20 Reaction score 18 Points 46 Location East Texas Thank you so much for the information. Have a great day.
Oct 27, 2018 #5 Saaniya Crazy Chicken Mom 8 Years Friend Joined Aug 31, 2017 Messages 3,001 Reaction score 8,399 Points 582 Location New Delhi India It is surely fowl pox don't worry it will go on it's own