Scaley Mite, growth or disease?

[ShariKJ]

My neighbors got a bantam Plymouth Rock hen & bubs from local markets 3-4weeks ago & they are showing signs of problems. I have taken photos of a couple of them but all bubs seem to be infected. Any knowledge, insight or help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Mckennas poultry]

That looks serious, contact your local vet now and get them on antibiotics

 

[Eggcessive]

Do you have mosquitoes out now? My guess is it could be fowl pox, a virus spread by mosquitoes, or possibly canker (histomoniasis,) a protozoan infection. Can you look inside their beaks to see if there any yellow gunk inside? Domthey smell bad? Here is some information to read:
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/fowl-pox-prevention-treatmen/
http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/canker

 

[ShariKJ]

Do you have mosquitoes out now? My guess is it could be fowl pox, a virus spread by mosquitoes, or possibly canker (histomoniasis,) a protozoan infection. Can you look inside their beaks to see if there any yellow gunk inside? Domthey smell bad? Here is some information to read:
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/fowl-pox-prevention-treatmen/
http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/canker

Yes we do get Mosquitos here but only the bubs are effected. Mum & 2 other Bantams who were there first show no signs. All my chickens have never had anything like this. The 2 bubs I picked up to photograph did not smell.

 

[ShariKJ]

THANK YOU BOTH FOR YOUR HELP, I FORWARDED THE RESPONSES ONTO MY NEIGHBOR AND THEY ARE TAKING THEM TO THE VET....

 

[Dawnclucks22]

THANK YOU BOTH FOR YOUR HELP, I FORWARDED THE RESPONSES ONTO MY NEIGHBOR AND THEY ARE TAKING THEM TO THE VET....

Oh good! Let us know how it goes!

 

[ShariKJ]

Oh good! Let us know how it goes!

I definitely will thanks

 

[ShariKJ]

Vet said its most likely Fowl Pox & theres no treatment or cure. They are going to quarantine them away from the 3 adult hens. They are 3 weeks old and about 7 of them. Some will survive & some won't. Very sad, I'm super thankful my 16 chickens are not infected..

 

[Eggcessive]

Thank you for the update. Fowl pox is usually not that serious on grown chickens, but it seems to be very serious in young chicks. If it gets into the mouth and throat, it can be very painful to eat and drink. The scabs that come off when the pox heals can be infectious to other chickens. Hopefully, they will survive.