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Thanks for updating this thread. It is sure to help others. I'm so sorry you've had the burden of so much grief. It's good to know what you're dealing with, and now you can move forward. All reputable hatcheries will vaccinate your order of chicks for Marek's. It's nominal, something like $1...

I'm so, so sorry your hen died. No, you are not a bad chicken mom. Do not even think that! I suspect your hens were both carrying a virus since you say others have also been affected in similar fashion. They probably were infected when you got them. You are extremely wise to get a necropsy done...

Yes, I also am worried about this hen being infected with a virus, either Marek's or lymphotic leucosis. The fact that the other hen also had similar symptoms indicates this is a real possibility. The implications are dire if it's one of these viruses. If this hen dies, it's imperative that our...

If you were to start reading up on all the diseases chickens can get, it would both scare and depress you. And even if you were aware of poultry diseases, it's still very difficult to diagnose what ails your chicken. When you have white, watery poop combined with the inability to stand and...