Thank you for sharing the results.Her results came back from the necropsy. She ended up having mareks…. Really sad about it because now I have 4 dead hens, one sick and I don’t know what do to… 2 of my hens still seem healthy and happy but I really wanted to get more and now I don’t know what to do.. there’s really only one spot in my backyard as to where I can keep the coop and run and now that I know it’s Mareks and probably all over there home.. not sure how to clean and be safe about bringing new girls in.. this really sucks /:
I'm so sorry to hear about the Marek's diagnosis.
You still have one that is not well, what's going on with her? Sometimes treating symptoms or just offering supportive care is all you can do when one is down. Disease like Marek's can weaken the system which allows other common things like Coccidiosis, parasites, infection, etc. to take hold and make things worse.
If nothing else, work on hydration and encourage her to eat - her normal feed is ideal (wet or dry) but when not well, see what else may interest them - often bits tomato or watermelon along with egg or sardines/canned fish is enticing. Finely chopped greens (spinach, kale, collards) sometimes are yummy too.
Inspect for lice/mites and see that the crop is emptying.
You have 2 healthy. Are they the same breed and have come from the same source/breeder. Are they vaccinated or not?
To me, Marek's is one of the more complex diseases since symptoms can be all over the place. It's heartbreaking and I can't imagine what you are feeling right now, but don't give up hope.
There are many people here on BYC that have Marek's in their flock. One member wrote and article, it's very good, read it. I'll also tag her in @microchick another member @coach723 has Marek's as well.
Hopefully both can offer suggestions and support, but don't give up.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-i-learned-to-deal-with-mareks-disease.76944/