I currently have a flick of 23. Three were added , as rescues, 7 weeks ago. The 3 I took in are Large White French Marans. One Rooster and 2 hens.
I noticed day two the Rooster seemed to walk differently. After close examination his feet looked horrible. I took pictures to two different Vets. One gave an antibacterial soap which I used everyday for 7 days with no improvement. I took pics to a second vet. He did tell me he was not too familiar with chickens but gave me an antibiotic to be taken twice a day for 7 days. It did seem to improve some. Neither Vet suggested Marek's.
His feathers started growing back and the redness improved but are still red and he looks uncomfortable. After reading all I could I came across photos and saw pics that lead me to think it is Marek's Cutaneous. I have not isolated him as I just realized this is probably his problem.
Do I need to isolate him? Is the Cutaneous form contagious? None of the other flock have any signs of any issues. Any suggestions? The photo shown was the start of treatment. His feet look much better but I am still concerned.
I noticed day two the Rooster seemed to walk differently. After close examination his feet looked horrible. I took pictures to two different Vets. One gave an antibacterial soap which I used everyday for 7 days with no improvement. I took pics to a second vet. He did tell me he was not too familiar with chickens but gave me an antibiotic to be taken twice a day for 7 days. It did seem to improve some. Neither Vet suggested Marek's.
His feathers started growing back and the redness improved but are still red and he looks uncomfortable. After reading all I could I came across photos and saw pics that lead me to think it is Marek's Cutaneous. I have not isolated him as I just realized this is probably his problem.
Do I need to isolate him? Is the Cutaneous form contagious? None of the other flock have any signs of any issues. Any suggestions? The photo shown was the start of treatment. His feet look much better but I am still concerned.
