Ezzythehen

I am a backyard chicken owner for the sole purpose of organic eggs. I use organic practices except for worming. Due to my flock having all 3-4 strains of Marek's disease, I must use chemical dewormer twice per year just to protect my girls' immune systems. Otherwise, they succumb to the virus. I was given the virus by a hatchery who sold to a well known feed supply store. They claimed to be "free from and vaccinated for the disease." Not so. As a result, I have been through a very difficult year loosing over half of my girls to all variations of the disease. However, I am extremely educated by the best poultry veterinarians in the country and am able to share with others to both inform, but most importantly, calm. Having Marek's is not the end of the life of your flock. You can still have chickens to enjoy, eat their eggs, and so on. You just need to protect them from the things that suppress their immune systems. Anyway, I value this site so much and deeply appreciate everyone who visits. I learned everything I know (outside of Marek's) from the folks on this site. So, thank you from my whole heart.
Location
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Real Name
Stela
Gender
Female
Why do you want to join our community?
I value the resource.I got chicks from Wilco Farm Store & now am an expert in Marek's. I learned from The College of Veterinary Medicine at OSU & the leading commercial poultry Vet. I have a lot to offer to folks in this regard.However, I don't know anything about other ailments: My Lavy is (what appears to be) egg bound. Im not clear w her S/S.
Occupation
Health Educator

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