Fowl Pox, Pecking or Mycoplasma

PossiblyPekin

In the Brooder
Jun 20, 2024
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Hello everyone, it's just wave after wave of issues here. I'm not sure if these chicks have fowl pox, swelling from being pecked or mycoplasma. Mosquitoes have been awful this year so I'm going to vaccinate my birds whether they have pox or not. But I'm just curious, there's one chick in particular with a swollen eye. Some scabs on his head too. So I'm not sure if he has mycoplasma or of its just swelling from pecking? Either way, I've separated the chicks from their mother and the rest of the flock for their own safety.

I appreciate any help and advice!
 

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I am leaning toward possible fowl pox. Usually in chicks the lesions become very swollen on the face. Fowl pox is a virus spread by mosquitoes and lasts about a month. Make sure the chicks can see their food and water. If you see bubbles or foam in an eye, then it might be MG.
 
I am leaning toward possible fowl pox. Usually in chicks the lesions become very swollen on the face. Fowl pox is a virus spread by mosquitoes and lasts about a month. Make sure the chicks can see their food and water. If you see bubbles or foam in an eye, then it might be MG.
 

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