What is this? Can they be saved?

[Es_In_Miami]

Hey all! These are two rescue birds I've had for almost a month now. I went away for a week and returned to find this.

These are 2 different birds. One is much worse than the other. They are, and have been, isolated from my flock.

What is it?
Can they be saved?
How contagious is this?

I'm not gonna lie, I am a bit freaked out.

Thank you!

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Looks like fowl pox. Do you have mosquitoes in your area?

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Let me tag some other folks to make sure.
@azygous
@Eggcessive
@Wyorp Rock

 

[HeatherKellyB]

This is contagious to other birds. Once the scabs fall off and picked up by the other birds, they oftentimes end up with it, or from the same mosquito/es. There is no cure but offering supportive care can help them as they recover. The dry form of fowl pox seems to be easier on the bird than the wet form, which would be found in the mouth, throat, etc, internally. You may want to check the mouth and throat for any lesions.

 

[Aunt Angus]

It looks like dry pox to me, but def check their mouths/throats. My birds had this a while back. It just has to run its course, but they will likely be fine in a few weeks.

If you see lesions, let us know.

 

[Es_In_Miami]

Looks like fowl pox. Do you have mosquitoes in your area?

Lots of them

 

[Es_In_Miami]

This is contagious to other birds. Once the scabs fall off and picked up by the other birds, they oftentimes end up with it, or from the same mosquito/es. There is no cure but offering supportive care can help them as they recover. They dry form of fowl pox seems to be easier on the bird than the wet form, which would be found in the mouth, throat, etc, internally. You may want to check

Is worthwhile trying to segrate these two from the other 4 rescues?

 

[Es_In_Miami]

It looks like dry pox to me, but def check their mouths/throats. My birds had this a while back. It just has to run its course, but they will likely be fine in a few weeks.

If you see lesions, let us know.

Yes. One has at least one mouth lesion and breathing sounds almost as if congested, but only when it sleeps. If it's neck is extended it sounds ok.

 

[Es_In_Miami]

I read vaccination should occur at about 4 month but before egg laying begins. Does this mean vaccinating an adult flock is useless?

 

[Folly's place]

My understanding is that the disease will spread through the flock, but slowly enough that vaccinating now may help the so far unaffected birds.
Treatment is about nursing care, so comfortable housing, good food, maybe mushy wet food if eating is difficult.
Check about the vaccine ASAP.
All the best,
Mary