**PIC** fowl pox? Please share your input...

[Mrs.Puff]

I think it's fowl pox. Coryza is usually swelling in the face, not flat scabs so much. It could be though, if she didn't want to eat.

BTW-- pox is spread by mosquitos.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Yes, mosquitos are the primary vector for pox, but mites, lice and direct contact can also spread the virus. The scabs remain contageous for up to 6 months, so be very careful to dispose of all bedding materials.

Personally I would apply warm, wet compresses to the eyes and remove any gunk that loosens (and does not bleed). Any eye drops with antiviral activity might be helpful.

If it goes into the mucous membrane, swab the mouth daily with listerine, removing as much buildup as possible.

 

[Chicksdigit]

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Coryza isn't a virus, it's bacterial. I personally never use the eggs from sick birds, never from medicated birds either. Not even for feeding back.

I thought we were talking about Fowl Pox not Coryza........
How do your chickens are sick they can be sick for days with no evidence of symptoms so ........ do you just throw away all of your eggs? or do you eat them until you see a symptom in one of your birds and then throw them all away ro what I don't understand Chances are if one of your chickens get it then all of your flock will get it because of the vectors there is little chance a bird will not get it unless they are vaccinated. And I am curious as to why vaccinations are not discussed more here .

 

[shay20]

Mrs.Puff :

I think it's fowl pox. Coryza is usually swelling in the face, not flat scabs so much. It could be though, if she didn't want to eat.

BTW-- pox is spread by mosquitos.

That is true, Coryza-eyes get swollen and closed shut, fomt the pics it looks like it. But if they are flat then maybe it is not Coryza.​

 

[wlrcad]

r chicken had coryza and her eggs were still as delicious and healthy as before!!!

 

[wlrcad]

wen r chicken meadow had coryza it did NOT look like that!!!

 

[threehorses]

Gah sorry - Iguess I had another window open and read about coryza, and then had this one opened and answered here. That'll teach me to try to chew gum and walk at the same time.

My bad - I apologize.

I still wouldn't eat the eggs personally. That's just me though.

(Edited: sorry it was the post just above apparently... it's definitely not coryza unless there's some wicked secondary infection going on. )

 

[shay20]

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My pheasants had Coryza and they looked way worse than that. nasty and closed and scabbed but way way swollen.
We did the Terramycin, and a home remedy of coffee's grinds in the eyes, and warm water soaked on the eyes.
It worked awesome.