My rooster has pox on its head and beard. Is it fowl pox? What now?

The fowl pox vaccination should only be administered to healthy birds to prevent the transmission of the disease. It will not cure them if they already have fowl pox. It is also worth Keeping in mind that without proper handling and administration, the vaccine will be ineffective. If you have concerns about your birds having Fowl Pox you should take them to a veterinarian right away.

Thanks for reaching out about Visu. He should be separated from the other birds to prevent cross contamination. Viral, bacterial, fungal infections are all possible. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Supplemental heat in the 80-85 F range can give some support but is not a treatment in itself. Good luck.

Hi, I’m sorry to hear about your rooster. Based on what you’ve described, an upper respiratory infection seems likely (mycoplasma, avian influenza, many other diseases could be at play). However, without examining him and maybe running some tests, I can’t say for sure. I would caution the use of antibiotics without he guidance of a veterinarian (in some cases depending on the medication this is even illegal in a food animal), as some can leave dangerous residues in meat or eggs, or if the wrong antibiotic is used, bacterial resistance can occur. Also, if the underlying cause isn’t bacterial, then the antibiotics won’t do anything while a more effective treatment has been missed. Therefore, I would recommend having a veterinarian examine him and they can prescribe the appropriate medications. Additionally, they can examine any other chickens you may have, since the respiratory issue and mites could possibly be spread to other birds and the environment. I am trained in traditional veterinary medicine, and therefore cannot recommend any home made remedy. I would worry that anything short of a prescription antibiotic and antiparasitic medication would not work. Best of luck to you!

This looks like Pigeon pox, some birds recover from the disease spontaneously others don't but there is no treatment for it (not dangerous to humans). Pigeon pox is a viral disease to which pigeons are susceptible. Pigeon pox is caused by a virus that is spread by mosquitoes and dirty water but not in droppings. The disease causes pox scabs to form around the bird's face, mouth and feet.

Separate him from the flock for now. Keep him warm and offer pellets mixed with warm water to make a mash or paste. A vitamin supplement for poultry would also be recommended. Submit a stool sample to your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial/fungal overgrowth. If Andy doesn't improve within the next 24 hours, have him physically examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating domestic fowl.

It looks like infection. You would need to have them examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating domestic fowl for confirmation and treatment. Causes include trauma, bacterial infection, fungal infection or parasites. Separate them from the flock to prevent potential spread. Keep them warm, fed, hydrated and as stress free as possible until you see the veterinarian.

There is no medication you can give a rooster to increase aggression. If your birds are coughing, they may need to be examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating domestic fowl. Afterwards, an antibiotic can be dispensed pr prescribed to treat bacterial/respiratory infection.