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Scabs on combs?

Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by Donnette502, Sep 1, 2011.

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  1. Sep 1, 2011 Post #1 of 6
    Donnette502

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    A couple of our chickens have little round "scabs" on their combs. It has been unseasonably hot this year and I'm wondering if this something to do with it. Does anyone have any ideas or comments? Thanks!
     
  2. Sep 1, 2011 Post #2 of 6
    lilchick

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    Look up fowl pox.

    Without pics. we can't tell for sure.
     
  3. Sep 1, 2011 Post #3 of 6
    brahmakid11

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    do you have other roosters if you do they might just have been fighting
     
  4. Sep 1, 2011 Post #4 of 6
    Donnette502

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    I don't have roosters, but I do have a couple of hens that peck at the others ones.
     
  5. Sep 1, 2011 Post #5 of 6
    Donnette502

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    It doesn't look like fow pox.
     
  6. Sep 1, 2011 Post #6 of 6
    Donnette502

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    I'll try to get some photos to post.
     

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