Chicken Shirl Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Hi, a friend of mine has some chickens that have developed worts around their eyes.....Some of them are now going blind. Have any of you lovely people any idea what it can be, and how we can treat it...I am at a loss myself. Going to the vet is not an option, as the vets here in Tenerife are not that well up on chicken illnesses...Plus my friend doesn't have the money for vets bills....I hope you can help me with this. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Oh Well......That's a no no then. 16 views and no reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Not something I've heard of tbh. I wonder if it is something specific to warmer climates? Or maybe fowl pox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 I have found out today that they are living with pigs. That can't be good...Can it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Is there any chance of getting some photos of the warts and putting them on here? I bet someone (not me, i know practically nothing ) would be able to shed some light for your friend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Will do my best to get some pictures up......After looking up the Fowl pox suggestion....It looks very much as though it could be that......Thank you for the help guys....Will report back on progress and get pics. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 You were right....My friend has looked at the example photos on line, and it is Fowl Pox.....There is another case of it on a farm close by. They are culling the affected hens. I am worried now about my flock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Oh no Shirl Hope your all remain OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Hang on - I am not sure your friend needs to cull. It's not that serious an infection, is it? I think affected hens usually get better spontaneously (mine did). If I find out more I'll post a link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/avian-pox-how-to-treat-your-chickens-for-avian-pox I think you can just leave it. Unless it is in their respiratory tracts the pox should slough off and the chickens should be fine. Once they have recovered they will have immunity. Please don't cull unless it's really necessary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
