Sore on turkey poults.

[marshallstrickland69yaho]

I've noticed it in the last 2 days My two turkey pulled been getting these bumps/sores on their head. Please help.

 

[casportpony]

That looks like it might be fowl pox. Are there a lot of mosquitos where you are?

 

[marshallstrickland69yaho]

That looks like it might be fowl pox. Are there a lot of mosquitos where you are?

Yes, I'm in South Carolina.

 

[marshallstrickland69yaho]

Yes, I'm in South Carolina.

And thank you for the response.

 

[marshallstrickland69yaho]

Is the vaccine over the counter or do I have to take him to the vet. Receiving more turkeys later this week I don't want them all to be infected?

 

[casportpony]

And thank you for the response.

You're welcome. There is no treatment for pox, you just have to let it run its course. If any start acting depressed, you might have to provide some supportive care.
https://poultrydvm.com/condition/fo...lesions are small,brown, roughened, dry scabs.

 

[casportpony]

Is the vaccine over the counter or do I have to take him to the vet. Receiving more turkeys later this week I don't want them all to be infected?

I've had it here and did not bother to vaccinate. How old are the poults that you're getting this week?

 

[marshallstrickland69yaho]

I've had it here and did not bother to vaccinate. How old are the poults that you're getting this week?

They will only be two days old (Cackle Hatchery)

 

[marshallstrickland69yaho]

That looks like it might be fowl pox. Are there a lot of mosquitos where you are?

I appreciate your help. Is this contagious between birds? I plan on keeping these two birds separated from any other birds, but all birds are in the same location.

 

[marshallstrickland69yaho]

I've had it here and did not bother to vaccinate. How old are the poults that you're getting this week?

2 days old