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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 #1
    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!
     
  3. Sep 1, 2011 #2
    lilchick

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    Look up fowl pox.

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

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

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

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

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    I'll try to get some photos to post.
     

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