Fowl pox?

[Candyjablonski]

My rooster has pox, I think. But I need confirmation and how to treat it.

 

[FrostRanger]

Maybe? But it could also just be a random injury from who knows what. In any case, if you suspect fowl pox, separate him until he heals and just keep an eye on him. Fowl pox has no specific treatment besides supportive care. It should clear up on its own in a few weeks, there is a vaccine if you're worried about the rest of your flock, but tbh the rooster may not even have it

 

[Candyjablonski]

Maybe. But it could also just be a random injury from who knows what. In any case, if you suspect fowl pox, separate him until he heals and just keep an eye on him. Fowl pox has no specific treatment besides supportive care. It should clear up on its own in a few weeks. There is a vaccine if you're worried about the rest of your flock, but to be honest, the rooster may not even have it.

Thank you! I will do what you have recommended. I'm thinking the same as you: injuries. I've introduced my banty rooster and silkies to my two other hens, and they peck and chase them. I'm not sure if they will ever get along.

I have to keep them separated except when I let them free range.

 

[Eggcessive]

I am leaning toward that being peck or fencing injuries, and not fowl pox. Usually you will see beige raised spots that turn brown with fowl pox. Here are some pictures of how it looks:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ng-graphic-pictures-under-construction.47704/

 

[Candyjablonski]

I am leaning toward that being peck or fencing injuries, and not fowl pox. Usually you will see beige raised spots that turn brown with fowl pox. Here are some pictures of how it looks:

 

[Candyjablonski]

No doesn't look like that at all. Thank you for helping me!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I agree, looks more like injury and perhaps the hens are picking at the comb. Roosters will stand and let them do that sometimes, so if that's what is happening, separate out the rooster for a few weeks so the comb will heal up. Constant picking, the wound will get worse.

 

[Candyjablonski]

I agree, looks more like injury and perhaps the hens are picking at the comb. Roosters will stand and let them do that sometimes, so if that's what is happening, separate out the rooster for a few weeks so the comb will heal up. Constant picking, the wound will get worse.

Thank you I will definitely watch and see if they are doing it. It could be from the older hens because they don't get a long. They no longer go into roost with them so he should be getting better now.