What is this warty thing on the wattle?

[shawthorne44]

Does anyone recognize this wart-like thing on LadyBugBird's wattle? Otherwise she appears healthy. She was born middle of March.

 

[EmberTheChicken]

Not sure what that is. I had a rooster who had almost the same thing, on his comb, but he never seemed bothered by it. Hens would peck at it, but that's about it. As long as she is eating well and doesn't show signs of distress, im sure there is nothing to worry about. It kind of looks like a scab, but If it seems to spread to various areas on her face, she might have to what seems to be fowl pox.

 

[Eggcessive]

It could be fowl pox if you see other scabs on comb or wattles or on other chickens, but it may also be a peck wound or injury. I would not mess with the scab if it is pox to not spread it. Here is some info on pox to read along with pictures:
http://www.thepoultrysite.com/publications/6/diseases-of-poultry/195/fowl-pox/
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2015/07/fowl-pox-prevention-treatment.html
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/avian-pox-how-to-treat-your-chickens-for-avian-pox.47704/

 

[shawthorne44]

pox had been the first thing I thought when I googled. there aren't many photos.

I will keep an eye out. Thank you