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

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Today I saw My rooster with some pox on its head and beard,can u give me an idea immediately????Is that any problem for it???

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 6th, 2017

It sounds like fowl pox, if you have more than one bird- separate him from the rest. this is a viral disease that doesn't have a cure but tends to go away after a few weeks, it's recommended boosting your rooster's immune system with a vitamin supplement.

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