marek infection?

[VanUnamed]

6 out 8 of my chick got sick. they have like 2-3 weeks. Had, the word. have killed them, they were feeling very, very ill.
here's a video.
of the two left, one is percetly fine, the other looks like its not 100% but i left him, or the one would cry.

Does it look like marek to you?

thanks

 

[MysteryChicken]

What are you feeding them? As a start.

List type of feed, plus treats, & how often they are given the treats?

I see you aren't from the US.

 

[VanUnamed]

the same base that the hens eat, 32% barley, 36% weat, 23% peas. 7% sunflower, difference is 1% calcium instead of 9% and 20% protein instead of 16% . Protein difference is added in the form of 7% meat flour. none of my hens or chickens got ill that way

 

[MysteryChicken]

the same base that the hens eat, 32% barley, 36% weat, 23% peas. 7% sunflower, difference is 1% calcium instead of 9% and 20% protein instead of 16% . Protein difference is added in the form of 7% meat flour. none of my hens or chickens got ill that way

I believe this is a vitamin/nutritional problem happening with your chicks.

The fact the legs have gave out on most, the lack of Riboflavin is likely.

 

[VanUnamed]

then, why the 2 left are fine? riboflavin is present in wheat and barley

 

[nuthatched]

then, why the 2 left are fine? riboflavin is present in wheat and barley

Birds are individuals, some need more.
Is it ground small enough for them to eat?

 

[VanUnamed]

yes, "mash" sized

 

[MysteryChicken]

Eggs are high in Riboflavin, same with lamb liver. Some suggestions if you can't get human supplements.

 

[VanUnamed]

ok thanks, i will try with some boiled egg. the yolk or the whole egg?

 

[MysteryChicken]

ok thanks, i will try with some boiled egg. the yolk or the whole egg?

Yolk has most, but whites can be included.