Help! What are these spots?

[Jgrice]

I just walked out today and noticed one of my chickens had these spots in her comb. She seems normal otherwise, but these look concerning. None of the others have them yet.

 

[Jgrice]

That’s what I was thinking. So I should just keep an eye on them and let them heal on their own? I’ve added some apple cider vinegar to their water to help with prevention.

 

[Isaac 0]

Fowl Pox is a slow-spreading virus that often affects birds, including poultry. It is transmitted either from mosquitoes, direct contact with another infected bird, or via a person, or object that was recently in contact with the virus.

There is no cure for Fowlpox, only supportive care, and vaccines. If she is the only bird affected as of now, it may be best to administer a vaccine to the whole flock which can help reduce the spread and severity of the virus. For the bird affected, you can apply iodine to the lesions a few times a day to prevent the surrounding tissue from getting infected, and to dry the scabs out. It may be best to separate her from the flock if she is the only bird affected to reduce transmission.

Vitamins, specifically vitamin A may be useful during recovery. Disinfecting their waterer and feeders may be a good idea too.

http://extension.msstate.edu/publications/fowl-pox-backyard-flocks

https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail...f_IowxssGKMtt8gYS3nMXwYZMrf5N2PwaAhVWEALw_wcB

 

[sourland]

That sure looks like fowl pox. If so I expect it to show up on more of your flock. It's a virus and has to run its course.

 

[HappyDuckie]

Fowl pox. The link attached has some good info. If you have any questions, I'm happy to help. https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...tion-treatment-and-more-graphic-photos.76069/

 

[Tawanda84]

Mine have it on their wattles. It is not lice? Is apple cider vinegar a help?

 

[sourland]

That’s what I was thinking. So I should just keep an eye on them and let them heal on their own? I’ve added some apple cider vinegar to their water to help with prevention.

Vitamins to boost their immune system may be of help. @Isaac 0 gives good advice above.

 

[Jgrice]

Neosporin, Preparation H, or Silver sulfadiazine cream will suffice.

Okay great, thank you. I’ll post some pictures. Ideally, if I do the other things you mentions, and if I apply this ointment and let the pox run it’s course, she should be okay? I just have never dealt with this and want to know how aggressive I need to handle it. I like the chicken specifically, a lot, and I hope I don’t lose her!

 

[Jgrice]

Generally, the mortality rate of birds affected with the dry form of fowl pox is low only around, one to five percent % according to this source. The wet form, which affects the inside of their mouth, is more severe.

http://extension.msstate.edu/publications/fowl-pox-backyard-flocks

Here are some pictures. The right eye was able to open fully, but the other (in the second picture) is totally shut. I applied the ointment. I checked inside her mouth, and there is no wet form of the pox, so that’s good. I know it’s hard to tell from the pictures, she was trying to sleep.

Thank you so much for all the help. She is about 4-5 months old, not laying yet.

 

[Isaac 0]

Here are some pictures. The right eye was able to open fully, but the other (in the first picture) is totally shut. I applied the ointment. I checked inside her mouth, and there is no wet form of the pox, so that’s good.
Thank you so much for all the help. She is about 4-5 months old, not laying yet.

A little hard to see her eyes since she is sleeping, and, of course, the fluff. You could post some pictures when she's awake, and in good lighting at some point, if you'd like.