HELP! Secondary infection??

Jul 13, 2022
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My flock has been going through dry pox for a few weeks now, most everyone is doing fine and nothing major but my second flock has been hit hard. They’re a little over 16 weeks old and their pox has come with large crusty boils around their beaks. It lookks so gross and I feel so bad because there’s really no cure. I’ve been applying terramyacin if it gets around the eye areas. And also washing with saline, then applying antibiotic ointment to the pox.
BUT here’s my issue, one of my chickens now has these boils on her legs! I’m guessing it’s an infection due to the pox? Any help would be much appreciated!
It feels like these ailments are never ending ;(
 

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Yes, fowl pox lesions can appear on the legs.
I think you already know that fowl pox is a virus and antibiotics wont help. However, if the bird scratches near the eyes, Terramycin eye ointment will prevent bacterial infection. Keep up the good work. Time heals when it comes to fowl pox.
I've dealt with it in the past. The good news is that your birds will be immune to that particular strain thereafter. Eggs are safe to eat, just for your info.
 

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