Good Evening, I have a 7 week old cochin pullet that i found was limping, not wanting to put much if any weight on her right leg yesterday evening. I seperated her and put her in small pen in my tack room with food and water. She is eating and drinking very well. I have been giving her scrambled eggs and oatmeal as well just to make sure she gets enough to eat since its difficult for her to get to the food. I was reading that limping is a symptom of mareks but could it also be a sprain/strain/bruise in her leg or foot. I have felt the foot and looked it, no swelling, discoloration or scabs so i am thinking leg injury. these are my first chickens. I have 9 cochin pullets and this is the only one showing any kind of sign of limping like this. Any advice is helpful. What are some other signs of mareks besides limping? I did not have them vaccinated since the hatchery said since i have no other chickens and tehy will never leave my own place there was no reason. all of mine were acquired as day old chicks and are now all 7 weeks old. Thank you!
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I don't have any experience with this condition - thank goodness. Maybe someone with more chicken experience than I will come along soon with some advice for you. In the meantime, here's an article on Marek's with a description of symptoms. Let's hope it's just an injury that will heal shortly on its own. 
