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Thanks for the input. I appreciate hearing your experiences and knowledge - especially as a newbie to chicken raising. I'm in the wait an see now. The sickest one may be on a downward spiral. She won't eat much and having more, not less trouble with her legs and now a wing seems to have...

I hadn't thought of Corid. Good idea. I have been loading them up as much as I can with high protein, quality snacks - and electrolytes. My sickest hen won't eat or drink much. I'm trying to make it as high quality as I can. Thanks.

Also, as an update- My girl with the one leg limp is still energetic. The other is not eating much and still not able to walk. But she is bright eyed. My other hens seem unaffected. After web searches, I suspect it is Marek's. Crossing my fingers we are on the road to recovery.

You are correct-I was unable to find an avian vet this weekend. I will give them both antibiotics. I appreciate the suggestion.

Thank you. I am calling around to find a vet in the area with chicken experience. I'll also see if there are antibiotics available at our feed store. I appreciate the suggestions.

I have two sick , sweet 10 month old Easter Eggers. One isn't standing or eating. The other is struggling to walk, seems one leg/joint is giving out on her. I am new to chicken raising, and hate to see these girls struggle. Could this be Cocci or Marek's? Any recommendations for treatment...