Mysterious Bump

[AnthonyP]

One of my Rhode Island reds has a white pimple like bump under its wattle. Does anyone know what it is a sign of?

 

[aart]

Welcome to BYC!
Need some good pics of this 'bump'.

 

[AnthonyP]

Welcome to BYC!
Need some good pics of this 'bump'.

Welcome to BYC!
Need some good pics of this 'bump'.

 

[aart]

Man, that's a GREAT pic!!
Not quite sure what that is, but would suspect/guess dry fowl pox.
Looks like there's a spot of it on the ear lobe too.
It's virus spread by mosquitoes.
Nothing you can do to treat, it should pass in a few weeks.
Just keep an eye on it for any secondary bacterial infection.

Might peruse the threads in this search for more info:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/search/2932900/?q=dry+pox&t=post&o=relevance&c[title_only]=1

 

[AnthonyP]

Man, that's a GREAT pic!!
Not quite sure what that is, but would suspect/guess dry fowl pox.
Looks like there's a spot of it on the ear lobe too.
It's virus spread by mosquitoes.
Nothing you can do to treat, it should pass in a few weeks.
Just keep an eye on it for any secondary bacterial infection.

Might peruse the threads in this search for more info:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/search/2932900/?q=dry+pox&t=post&o=relevance&c[title_only]=1

Are the eggs safe for consumption

 

[aart]

Are the eggs safe for consumption

IF it is dry fowl pox, yes.