What are these white/grey spots on the comb?
Bird Pox (Fowl Pox Virus)
What are these white/grey spots on the comb?
They are a slow spreading viral infection that is very contagious within the flock. It is spread by mosquitoes and will only affect the non-feathered portions of the chooks. This can last for months to years so there is no fast-acting quire. Starts with white/grey spots or lesions on the comb, face, and wattles this will slowly turn into scabs.
Quarantine all infected hens/ roosters as this will help stop the spread. This is not a fatal virus either.
Symptoms
- White/Grey spots or lesions
- Decreased egg supply
- Weight Loss
- Decreased appetite
Prevention
- Good Housekeeping of the coop – clean & Dry
- Use insect repelling plants around the coop like mint & marigolds.
- Good dose of Avi-Vital in their water will help too