Weird things on my roosters comb

[Luke Lemmons]

Hello, I noticed today that there is yellow pimple like things on my two roosters comb. Any idea?

 

[sourland]

It looks like the beginning of fowl pox to me.

 

[tlcmurphy]

Agreed

 

[Eggcessive]

Oh yes, fowl pox. It is a virus spread by mosquitoes, and lasts about 3 weeks. It is more common in the southern states and tropical areas. Most chickens recover, and will be immune to that type of chicken pox in the future. Secondary infections, and the more severe wet pox can sometimes occur. It is best to not disturb the scabs.

 

[EmmaDonovan]

Fowl pox. Our flock is going through it, too.

 

[Luke Lemmons]

Oh yes, fowl pox. It is a virus spread by mosquitoes, and lasts about 3 weeks. It is more common in the southern states and tropical areas. Most chickens recover, and will be immune to that type of chicken pox in the future. Secondary infections, and the more severe wet pox can sometimes occur. It is best to not disturb the scabs.

Thanks, I’ll leave it alone.