Is this dry fowl pox?

[jewelg]

Hi, folks! I’m betting this IS dry fowl pox based on photos on the site and some research, but this is my first flock so I’m looking for confirmation since I’ve never seen it in person. She has a collection of lesions on her right wattle, and just a few spots on her comb and left wattle.

Aramis is right about laying age- her sister laid her first egg yesterday but Aramis hasn’t started squatting yet so she’s maturing a little slower even though she’s the bigger sister in body size.

we do have the ability to keep her separated from the rest of the flock, but mosquitoes have been a problem for us. What do you all do about mosquitos?

thanks! I hope you and your chooks are well!

 

[Eggcessive]

Yes, that looks like fowl pox. Mosquitoes carry fowl pox virus in hot weather. I would leave her with her flock. Others may get it over the next few weeks. They will become immune to the same strain of pox in the future. Fowl pox requires no treatment, and it lasts 3-4 weeks. If scabs are near the eyes, I would use either Terramycin ointment or plain Neosporin ointment in the eyes twice a day. Here is a good article about pox:
https://the-chicken-chick.com/fowl-pox-prevention-treatmen/

 

[jewelg]

Thanks so much, @Eggcessive. We agree that separating her doesn’t make much sense since mosquitos are carriers. Do you think vaccinating the other birds is a good idea?

 

[Eggcessive]

11 week old Tiberius with the pox?View attachment 2868274View attachment 2868273

It could be pox, but it looks like pecking wounds. Can you start a new thread of your own?