Lewis Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I noticed at the weekend Mabel, one of my pekins, had a scaley/crusty face but only on one side.... Not sure what it is? I bathed her and used Scaley Leg Mite spray and then today used "Anti-Parasite Spot On" which contains Ivermectin so will hopefully get rid of it, if it is mites. Wasn't sure if it could be fungal as it is on one side - it's only happened in the last 2 weeks since I was home. Has anyone had anything similar and what did you use? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Not seen it before, could be fungal After a quick google it seems to be down to a parasite at least in caged birds so hope your treatment works Lewis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Anna had this (but worse) in a hen, I cant remember what she used to cure it in the end but have a feeling it was one of those new sprays like Vetericyn or Hypocare I think - Anna will be able to tell you though Love Vetericyn here, I use it for nearly any type of skin problem or wound on animals and birds now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolly Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hi Lewis, just wondered how your girl was now as I appear to have a similar thing on one of my girls, any advice you can give would be appreciated. She looks very sweet, I hope it's improved for her Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 One of mine had something similar once, I have used Vetericyn before and it didn't respond to that, but Derma Gel with Sudocrem on top worked wonders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahcole37 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Hi I just wondered if your treatments worked on this one? One of my pekins has exactly the same thing (on both sides of her face). Thank you Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I have been reading recently about how some poultry can get scaly leg mites on their combs and wattles - it might be worth carefully applying some Sudocrem around the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 On the instructions for the Nettex scaley leg spray it advises also spraying combs and wattles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 It CAN be used there but I'd be very careful indeed - spray some into a cap first and apply it with a cotton bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Oh thanks for the tip Dogmother!! I haven't actually used it on their combs or wattles myself was wondering how to safely on small pekin faces!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Mabel's face did clear up but because I used a few things I'm not sure which treatment worked! I didn't buy Vetericyn in the end as it was clearing up but will definitely look at getting some in the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm glad she's better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahcole37 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Thank you for your help with this. I have been treating Lavender with scaly leg spray (on her face), Johnsons scaly lotion and have also used anti parasite spot on, which contains ivermectin. I noticed when rubbing the scaly lotion in at the weekend that as well as the scaly / crusty face she has horrible yellow crusty scabs around the base of her feathers on her neck. I managed to rub / pick a few of them off but there are still a lot there. The skin underneath was clean. Does anyone have any ideas about this? Do I just need to be patient and wait for the treatments to work? I have read about favus and wondered whether it could be that? Grateful for any suggestions. I fee terrible that I didn't spot this sooner as I think she may have had it for some time. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Are you sure it's just dried stuff and not Fowl Pox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahcole37 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I'm afraid I don't know how I would tell the difference. What does fowl pox look like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Click * warning, some of the pictures may be disturbing* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahcole37 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Thank you dogmother. Thankfully it doesn't look anything like that. It is just like the picture at the top of this thread, but spreads down her neck. There are no black dots or spots. Just crusty / yellow skin on the face and neck. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 It sounds as if it could be fungal; I'd just treat the symptoms, rub some Sudocrem into it as the Benzyl Benzoate in that will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahcole37 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Thankyou. I'll try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 It's hard to tell what the problem is without seeing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahcole37 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I will try to take some pictures tomorrow morning and upload them for you to cast your expert eye over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahcole37 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I have taken some photos but cannot work out how to upload them. Can somebody help? Sorry if I am being a bit simple! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Have a quick look at the thread in the FAQ section, that'll help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahcole37 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Ok, I have uploaded them here: http://tinypic.com/r/103wenp/6 http://tinypic.com/r/e5nrcw/6 http://tinypic.com/r/2hx3et/6 http://tinypic.com/r/154yro2/6 The first 3 hopefully show you lavender's yellow scabs on her head and neck and the crustiness around her eyes. The other picture is Rose - a much healthier girl! As you might just be able to see, she has a very small white mark either side of her comb where it joins her head. I am really starting to think this is favus. Does anyone have any thoughts? I have rubbed daktarin in to all of the affected areas this morning in the hope that might help. Any suggestions gratefully received. I do my best to keep my girls healthy and happy and can't really understand where this has come from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Very hard to see from the photos, which aren't in focus, but it looks like it could be a fungal condition... Favus is one of these options. Obviously it is best to see a chicken-savvy vet, but I do know that folks have had success treating it with an anti-fungal such as Daktarin* or an anti-fungal dandruff shampoo*. From what I understand, it can get very bad, which would necessitate culling the affected birds, so I'd suggest that you get them to the vet soonest. It might be worth bathing them with neat ACV for now as that will help with any fungal or yeast infection. If it is Favus, then it can spread to the rest of the bird's body and even the digestive tract, so you will need to act fast. Are they kept in damp surroundings? *not licensed for use on poultry in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
