I got my small flock of 5 backyard chickens back in 2021, all vaccinated against Marek’s.
Now at almost 3 years old, I had to euthanize one of them as she was becoming paralyzed, and the necropsy points to Marek’s.
All other chickens seem fine but now I noticed one of them is developing a grey eye, which suggests the ocular Marek’s. She seems fine otherwise.
My question is, what is the disease progression with the ocular one? Is she uncomfortable? Do I need to euthanize her right away or is she ok for now? I assume no greater risk to others as they were all exposed? Are eggs safe to eat?
I’m so upset, the 2 sweetest chickens, and I did not expect to be dealing with this with vaccinated 3 year old birds.
Now at almost 3 years old, I had to euthanize one of them as she was becoming paralyzed, and the necropsy points to Marek’s.
All other chickens seem fine but now I noticed one of them is developing a grey eye, which suggests the ocular Marek’s. She seems fine otherwise.
My question is, what is the disease progression with the ocular one? Is she uncomfortable? Do I need to euthanize her right away or is she ok for now? I assume no greater risk to others as they were all exposed? Are eggs safe to eat?
I’m so upset, the 2 sweetest chickens, and I did not expect to be dealing with this with vaccinated 3 year old birds.