What's wrong with my girl??

[taunya1979]

She had this cancer looking thing she doesn't seem bothered by it, we just moved this week so I haven't been outside with them as much for a few days. She didn't flinch or even try to move when I touched it.

 

[taunya1979]

The other side has a white spot that looks like it might be starting this way too she's a rir/Cochin mix and not even a year old yet

 

[Eggcessive]

It could possibly be fowl pox, a viral disease that lasts a couple of weeks, and leaves scabs ranging in color from light beige to dark brown. Don't disturb the scabs since it can spread the disease. Most chickens recover from pox without a problem unless they suffer secondary infections. If it is not pox, then I would look at possible pecking from others.

 

[taunya1979]

She's one of my biggest girls I don't think Its from pecking could it be from the dress of the move?

 

[junebuggena]

Fowl pox. She's got more sores starting on her comb. It's a viral infection that is usually spread via mosquitoes.

 

[taunya1979]

Oh man what do I do for her I have 6 girls?

 

[junebuggena]

Isolate, supportive care, and disinfect everything you possibly can. Fowl pox just has to run it's course. Most recover within 2 weeks.

 

[Eggcessive]

The important thing is to not disturb the scabs, since that can spread the pox virus. If any chicken seems to be seriously ill, open the beak and look for yellowish patches which can be wet fowl pox, a more serious type. Here are 2 links to read about fowl pox that cover the 2 main kinds and care for the chickens:
http://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/fowl-pox-chickens
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2015/07/fowl-pox-prevention-treatment.html