HELP! FOWL POX???

[pwhitaker413]

I have a similar issue, hen has been broody and noticed spots on one eye. I also have a couple other hens with spots as well. Initially thought pecking injury since I have noticed some pecking going on but suddenly yesterday had one pass away that was having difficulty breathing. No other symptoms at all and came on overnight. She is in the last pic and only had a couple places by mouth. Was unable to get a good look inside her mouth but could she have had the wet form of fowl pox? This is what is leading me to believe it’s fowl pox not pecking. Everyone else eating/drinking fine no issues.

 

[Eggcessive]

@pwhitaker413 that is fowl pox, but there could be a few peck wounds as well. Dry pox clears up in a month or so. Wet pox is less common, but it causes yellow plaques inside the beak and throat. That is more deadly. Once they have pox, they will be immune to that strain of pox in the future.

 

[pwhitaker413]

@pwhitaker413 that is fowl pox, but there could be a few peck wounds as well. Dry pox clears up in a month or so. Wet pox is less common, but it causes yellow plaques inside the beak and throat. That is more deadly. Once they have pox, they will be immune to that strain of pox in the future.

Thank you! I am guessing the one that passed away yesterday had the wet form. Really crazy how fast it came on though. I appreciate your help!