Is this good for turkeys that have fowlpox?

[danielley101215]

As you may know, I have two turkeys that currently have had fowlpox for a week going on two. There isn't any super nasty huge sores but a lot of little ones all over their necks wattles head and some on my toms snood. They seem to be doing pretty well, just trying to keep it from spreading and trying to keep them healthy and well. My mom bought this stuff to see if it would help them feel a little better and heal quicker. What will this do?? Hoping they get better soon!!!!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Since fowl pox is a virus, it's a matter of the immune system fighting it off, so any treatments are similar to treatments we use for colds, they probably won't help, but some people will swear by cures like vitamin C, and chicken soup.

I definitely wouldn't risk trying to syringe it in because of the risk of aspiration. If you offer it in the drinking water always provide a clean source of water as some birds won't drink with stuff in the water.

 

[danielley101215]

Since fowl pox is a virus, it's a matter of the immune system fighting it off, so any treatments are similar to treatments we use for colds, they probably won't help, but some people will swear by cures like vitamin C, and chicken soup.

I definitely wouldn't risk trying to syringe it in because of the risk of aspiration. If you offer it in the drinking water always provide a clean source of water as some birds won't drink with stuff in the water.

So I shouldn't use it..?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I don't think it will cause any harm, and it may or may not help, that's about all I got.