Where can I test my birds?

[ChickenLoverz123]

Hi, does anybody know where I can send in swab tests of my chickens to get them tested for diseases? I am looking for something that is affordable. Some of my chickens have scabs on their combs/wattles and one has a wart on their beak, and some had bubbles in the corner of their eyes. I was planning on breeding/selling these chickens so I need to know what they have. I am in Texas btw. Thanks!

 

[black_cat]

I don't know how many labs actually do that....you shouldn't be selling them if you know they're sick. Post pics of chickens?

 

[ChickenLoverz123]

I am not selling any of them right now. I think it is fowl pox but not 100% sure so I wanted to send in swab tests if I could. I will get pictures of them shortly.

 

[getaclue]

Pics....

 

[getaclue]

The scabs could easily be fowl pox, but the bubbles in the corners of their eyes may be related, but could easily indicate something else.

 

[aart]

I wanted to send in swab tests if I could

Think you'll need a vet for that.
@Kiki might know how in TX.

 

[Kiki]

Texas state lab....prices available online too.
https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/
No vet needed.

 

[Kiki]

Show us some pictures of your birds and we can tell you if it is a fowl pox or not.

 

[ChickenLoverz123]

These are the worst ones. Also pics 4-6 are of the same bird. He appears to have watery eyes.
@getaclue @black_cat @Kiki @aart

 

[EggWalrus]

I am not selling any of them right now. I think it is fowl pox but not 100% sure so I wanted to send in swab tests if I could. I will get pictures of them shortly.

Oh No!
CHICKEN POX!