Tiny bump on roosters head/comb

[Annalyse]

The other day I saw a small bumb by my roosters comb and this morning it looks like it got bigger but idk. It looks like he has dirt stuck in it but I'm afraid if I mess with it itll get worse. When i touch it he doesnt seem bothered so i dont think it hurts him.

 

[MysteryChicken]

The other day I saw a small bumb by my roosters comb and this morning it looks like it got bigger but idk. It looks like he has dirt stuck in it but I'm afraid if I mess with it itll get worse. When i touch it he doesnt seem bothered so i dont think it hurts him.

Looks like a fowl pox lesion.

 

[Annalyse]

Looks like a fowl pox lesion.

What's that?

 

[MysteryChicken]

What's that?

Fowl pox is a Virus that gets transmitted by mosquitoe bites. The virus runs it's course over about 3 weeks, then the birds will be immune for life.

I wouldn't worry since this is Dry form.

 

[Annalyse]

Fowl pox is a Virus that gets transmitted by mosquitoe bites. The virus runs it's course over about 3 weeks, then the birds will be immune for life.

I wouldn't worry since this is Dry form.

How do I treat it? Will it effect the other birds? Should I sperate him?

 

[Annalyse]

I have blue kite will that do anything to help?

 

[MysteryChicken]

How do I treat it? Will it effect the other birds? Should I sperate him?

No need to treat. If the other birds catch it, they will have lifetime immunity. Separating isn't necessary.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I have blue kite will that do anything to help?

No.

 

[Eggcessive]

I would keep an eye on it. If it grows larger, it could be a tumor. I have seen a single fowl pox lesion before, but pox normally includes multiple scabs on the comb, wattles, and face. It is a virus carried by mosquitoes. This could also be a peck wound or small abscess. Is it more grey and raised?

 

[Annalyse]

I would keep an eye on it. If it grows larger, it could be a tumor. I have seen a single fowl pox lesion before, but pox normally includes multiple scabs on the comb, wattles, and face. It is a virus carried by mosquitoes. This could also be a peck wound or small abscess. Is it more grey and raised?

Yes its more grey and raised, I thought it was a peck wound or some ball of dirt. I was going to get a wet cotton swabs and see if i could wipe it away but i didnt want to bother it.