Posts by Nambroth

Quote: Originally Posted by Sahwithchicks  Are there any genetic problems, or senstitivities with salmon faverolles? I lost one a week ago. We had a few cold nights (Florida cold, so 36 F). On Tuesday, she laid an egg...

Poor girl. This is not a diagnosis, but I am sorry to say that it looks very suspect for Marek's. :(

Quote: Originally Posted by ems chicks  I have a video I took but I can't seem to post it on here, may be I don't know how to do it may be because I am new to the forum? I could not get a good pic or view of her eyes I...

I have recently had a bout with Marek's disease, which in one form causes visceral tumors. The same bird was diagnosed with Lymphoid Leukosis. All of these viruses generally have the same symptoms when it is visceral, (with some...

Quote: Originally Posted by jeepgirl13  Wow! I just finished this entire thread. Took me two weeks, but I was hooked after the q-tip and spent all my free time catching up on the amazing, mysterious, mis-adventures of...

Quote: Originally Posted by pipdzipdnreadytogo  Oh, Fud Lady, I had a Derpish moment this morning! I was heading into the coop to get it cleaned out for the day when I noticed two of my Easter-eggers jammed into one...

Quote: Originally Posted by Glasshen  Sorry, back to ticks, I had also heard the 24 hours. And had heard the bullseye was something that occurred sort of late, so it might be better to go by the 24 hours and treat earlier...

Quote: Originally Posted by katbriar  Nambroth- thanks for such a detailed and well worded reply.  I had been looking for information and trying to inform myself BEFORE I became a chicken owner. Marek's is such a...

Quote: Originally Posted by happyhensny      I second that plan.  We have WAAAYYYY fewer ticks now that the chickens free range every day.  Maybe only feed the chickens in the evening...

Because of where you found him, I would not rule out injury. I would be trying to find a safe anti-inflammatory if he was mine. He seems to have his balance and wits about him... look at him flap and show off for the others! Does...