SPOTS not frost bite

[mhoward92]

Yea im thinking along the same lines as d.k. probabally a skin sample would say something. if it is mites,pox, or fungi it will not show up on a blood test. If it is pox or mites they might have a little fluid in them or at least would bleed if you poked it. if it is dry and flakey i would say its some type of fungi, just keep an oitment on them until they diagnose the problem. and no i dont believe you would be at risk of eating the eggs. thats a totally different ball game. this is an external infection. Im sorry i cannot pinpoint the actual problem but your symptom descriptions led me to think that its some kind of fungi. or mabe its a rash that is being spread from an insect bite? i mean it could be anything for that matter.

-- hope some of this helps

 

[sammi]

try applying betadine tea (weakened betadine)..just wipe on to kill any bacteria..
for possible fungus..you can apply any anti-fungal ointment..anything that is used for athlete's feet.

or you can ask a vet, or order online, Panalog..or Animax..(which has both an antibiotic: neomycin and an antifungal: nystatin).

After looking at the pictures, I think it's just a touch of frostbite and possible fungal infection, plus pecking...

others might have different opinion.

 

[MissPrissy]

Very few things cause a problem with eggs. Your eggs are sterile until you crack them. Eat the eggs without worry.

 

[therealsilkiechick]

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i just caught this post, and sent u a pm awhile ago. i agree with the above statement after seeing pics of him.
silkie

 

[AtRendeAcres]

Ok

I just PM the realsilkiechicken before I red this I never heard of tea ((were would I get?))

I do have tea tree oil & I am sure my husband has athletes foot stuff ((would TT better with love oil like you do for feet?))

I have been looking at pox online (I kinda of thought it might be this because a tip of his comb were a black spot was looks like a scaby cut)

so just to make sure I am going to order the pox vaccine for the 4 week old

by biggest concern was I am driving to Myers hatchery (so I don't have to shipping) in the begining of April to get some d'Uccles and a mate for my blue silkie roo!

To pay for my gas though I am taking order from people around here and adding a $1

any way I thought if it was a disease it would have the potential to spread!!!

Thanks for all the response just let me know which I should use TT or athlete foot?

 

[therealsilkiechick]

Fowl Pox
Synonyms : chicken pox (not to be confused with chicken pox in humans; the human disease does not affect poultry and vice versa), sore head, avian diphtheria, bird pox
Species affected : Most poultry -- chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, ducks, psittacine, and ratites -- of all ages are susceptible.

Clinical signs : There are two forms of fowl pox. The dry form is characterized by raised, wart-like lesions on unfeathered areas (head, legs, vent, etc.). The lesions heal in about 2 weeks. If the scab is removed before healing is complete, the surface beneath is raw and bleeding. Unthriftiness and retarded growth are typical symptoms of fowl pox. In laying hens, infection results in a transient decline in egg production (see Table 1 ).

In the wet form there are canker-like lesions in the mouth, pharynx, larynx, and trachea. The wet form may cause respiratory distress by obstructing the upper air passages. Chickens may be affected with either or both forms of fowl pox at one time.

Transmission : Fowl pox is transmitted by direct contact between infected and susceptible birds or by mosquitos. Virus-containing scabs also can be sloughed from affected birds and serve as a source of infection. The virus can enter the blood stream through the eye, skin wounds, or respiratory tract. Mosquitos become infected from feeding on birds with fowl pox in their blood stream. There is some evidence that the mosquito remains infective for life. Mosquitos are the primary reservoir and spreaders of fowl pox on poultry ranges. Several species of mosquito can transmit fowl pox. Often mosquitos winter-over in poultry houses so, outbreaks can occur during winter and early spring.

Treatment : No treatment is available. However, fowl pox is relatively slow-spreading. Thus, it is possible to vaccinate to stop an outbreak. The wing-web vaccination method is used for chickens and the thigh-stick method for turkeys older than 8 weeks.

Prevention: Fowl pox outbreaks in poultry confined to houses can be controlled by spraying to kill mosquitos. However, if fowl pox is endemic in the area, vaccination is recommended. Do not vaccinate unless the disease becomes a problem on a farm or in the area. Refer to the publication PS-36 (Vaccination of Small Poultry Flocks) for more information on fowl pox vaccinations.

i DO NOT believe they have pox i believe it is frostbite as i have already said a few times or that and possible bacteria or fungal infection with it. fowl can still get frostbite even with lights on in a coop if there is enough humidity in the air with particals of dampness or water u may or may not see. it doesn't matter if it is boys, girls, big comb, little comb ect if moister is in the air enough to cling to those parts and it is cold enough they will still get it. frostbite is just a part of mother nature if it's gonna happen it's gonna happen all we can do is try to help prevent it.

it has been extremely cold here this winter in pa i've had 3 birds now hit by frostbite and it has not been fun and very horrible experience to deal with. i wish that's all mine had to worry about was combs and wattles frostburned but instead they have had their feet hit by full frostbite wich has been very heartbreaking to say the least. one has had to have both her feet amputated and is now still mending, one we saved her feet she is fine just getting over it we caught it fast enough and a roo who we saved his feet but is gonna loose a few toes. it happens to the best of us i like u have tried everything to prevent it but my coops are not heated where as u have an advantage of. sometimes all we can do is our best we know how too to help our beloved pets.

i would NOT vaccinate them for pox if whole flock is not done u will spread it to all and any after being introduced. i DO NOT recommend vaccinateing with any live virus or other vaccine without knowing for sure what it is they have first and what u are doing. improper vaccination can be very dangerous or deadly to the animals. IMHO to me i see nothing on them that resembles pox and the symptoms u have told me do not resemble the disease either.

u asked for my opinion and help, sorry if u disagree.
silkie

 

[AtRendeAcres]

O.K.

I am sorry if I have over reacted it just looked bad & like it was spreading ((so I got reallu scared))

You are the expert so I will go with you Silkie ((Thanks for your time))

I will try some athlete feet stuff though!

Thank You everyone for holding my hand!!

 

[therealsilkiechick]

hey, we've all been there at one time or another. that's what makes this board so great.

everyone is there for everyone when we need it.

it's not over reacting it's just being a good mom to ur babies and wanting to do what's best for them and we all know how dear everyone loves their chooks and animals. ur very welcome and i'm always a pm away if ya need anything.
silkie