Possibly pox or mites?

[krodgers]

I've noticed black spots on some of the combs and wattles over the last week or so. I tried to look it up but getting lots of possibilities. I've come across the possibility of pox and notes. Could you give me your opinion? Thanks!

 

[sourland]

Looks like it might be pox to me.

 

[Eggcessive]

X2. Looks like fowl pox.

 

[ChickenLady2014]

X2. Looks like fowl pox.

X3

 

[krodgers]

Am I correct in saying this is something that just runs its course? Is there anything I did to cause it? Could it have been prevented? Is it fatal often?

 

[ChickenLady2014]

Sorry, I don't have any experience or knowledge on how to treat it. Hope someone can give you the answers you need.

 

[krodgers]

Sorry, I don't have any experience or knowledge on how to treat it. Hope someone can give you the answers you need.

Thanks! I'll do some more research.

 

[BugStalker]

It is very hard to prevent. It usually comes from mosquitoes, or exposure to a scab or something from a sick bird. I'll post a couple links in a min, if someone doesn't beat me to it...

 

[Eggcessive]

Fowl pox is common in summer and fall when mosquitoes are out. It can be worse in hot humid areas, such as the South. Here in the Ohio Valley, we rarely see it, and I have only seen a single scab on a hen or two in the last 6-7 years. Leave scabs alone, or risk spreading the disease. Separate the ones with pox if possible. A pox vaccine is available in areas prone to the disease, but only for those not yet exposed.

 

[BugStalker]

http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2015/07/fowl-pox-prevention-treatment.html?m=1

http://www.thepoultrysite.com/publications/6/diseases-of-poultry/195/fowl-pox/