I’m not sure where you are located but this is my experience. Prices vary greatly. The U of I, 3 minutes from my house, was over $500. Perdue university, 1.5 hour drive, was less than $200 for an entire work up or less than $100 for a “backyard” necropsy. Most definitely worth the drive. And I...
Wow, I’m sorry you have lost so many chicks.
The only way to get a definitive answer is a necropsy. Do you have a state facility or diagnostic lab that can perform one?
Older thread but I’ll pipe in. We are coming up on one year since our first “Marek’s” death. I’d lie if I said it wasn’t a struggle but I’ll save you of all my grueling details. The advice already given is what has helped me get through.
After attempting to add 5 vaccinated chicks and losing 3...