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large black patches on comb

mondana

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these before and after photos. combs were bright nice red and now black large patches on them and near eye, and below eyes, and on wattles. it is not on the tip. what is it? thanks,
 
I can't enlarge your photo, but Google fowl pox and see if that looks correct. As I understand, it can't be cured, it has to run its course. Mix a small jar of Vaseline and 1tsp of sulfur (get it at farm stores) and rub on all your chickens combs and wattles.
 

andreanar
i cropped it. so you can see better. i checked the web site. it could be fowl pox.
 
Lilly Miller 1 lb. Garden Sulfur

Lilly Miller's Sulfur Dust or Spray, 1 lb. 4 oz. Use as a dust or wet table powder spray to control powdery mildew, rusts, blights, scabs and more on listed vegetables, fruits and ornamentals. This versatile product controls a wide range of plant diseases on roses, grapes, citrus, fruit trees, vegetables and ornamentals as listed. It can be used as dusting sulfur or mixed with water and sprayed according to label instructions. Lilly Miller's Sulfur Dust is compatible with most pesticides.

i found this in home depot. is the right sulfur?
thanks
 
Peck wounds will be jet black after the blood dries. Fowl pox will have a tan to dark brown scab. Here is a link with pictures about fowl pox, and below is a picture of typical peck wounds:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/avian-pox-how-to-treat-your-chickens-for-avian-pox

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