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What I am saying is there are further sub-groups and the research that has been done is very informative.

My family and I were researching the history and types of MD out there and while in general it has been stated on many sites that there are 3 types of MD (visceral, nervous & ocular) there appears to actually be sub strains of each. Eg. We've pin pointed that our chicken actually has the acute...

It's always hard losing one of the chickens and even worse when you lose so many and they are distressed. Did you apply SJW to them?

Thank you and I'm sorry to hear about your little ones. I read up on this page as well. Buckie's is only neural and where muscle deteriorated in one leg it is now redeveloping. I syringe feed him and weigh him at all meal times before and after food and bowel movements. He weighs about 1.33kg...

Update: The doctors' advised that most chickens diagnosed with Marek's survive at most for 3 weeks @ which point they're euthanised because its to much for them. Buckie is at week 3 now and doing well whist being sick and that has a lot to do with the routine I have him on: He sleeps a lot but...

Hi Seminolewind, The vet advised that the test is a PCR (pelimenaraise chain reaction) test that looks for the DNA chain that holds the herpies virus and that its 99% accurate. The vet advised that the company that performs the test is called Molecular Diagnostic Services in South Australia...

Hi Seminolewind, Lol, I'll see if I can get more information. The vet wants to know if I am going to euthanise Buckie or not. I told her that I want to do everything I can first. Do you know if its normal for Buckie to want to sleep so much? He's also been running quite hot, so I've placed an...

Hi Seminolewind, Buckie was completely tested for the disease and was confirmed with merricks only yesterday. He had saliva and poop taken away for testing (international test - don't know where). None of the other chickens have it as far as I can see. They are all very lively and running...

Hi guys, 1 of my chickens have been diagnosed with Merricks disease. I am starting him on the Hypericum now and I am hoping this will cure him. The signs of Merrick's disease have now been visable for 10days.... I started out with vet tests and Vit B injections. I will try and post his...