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    Very sick young hen- no idea how to treat

    No- $50 to get it done. Have tiny flock so decided against it.
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    Very sick young hen- no idea how to treat

    I had a farmer friend who put her down for me today, so I did not have to do it. Lots of learning in this chicken business! Thanks for the info about various strains of Mareks.
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    Very sick young hen- no idea how to treat

    Here is a video of Lace this morning. I just got off the phone with Western Animal Disease Diagnostic Labortory in Arden, NC (Asheville), and the doctor was super helpful and does believe it is Marek’s disease based on symptoms. Just to circle back on some of the other questions posed, we feed...
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    Very sick young hen- no idea how to treat

    I so appreciate your helpful reply. I think her symptoms most resemble Mareks Disease, and if she’s still alive in the morning, I think I’ll put her down and use your link for a necropsy.
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    Very sick young hen- no idea how to treat

    I saw no sign of any injury at all, but I can’t be sure.
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    Very sick young hen- no idea how to treat

    I am so thankful for these replies! I am not at home right now but will definitely check her vent when I get home, but I must say it sounds like Marek’s disease symptoms fits what I’m seeing in her. She has not yet laid any eggs. (None if the 4 siblings I bought together have, and they are now...
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    Very sick young hen- no idea how to treat

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    Very sick young hen- no idea how to treat

    My 6 month old laced Wyandotte hen (1 of 4 from same flock- other 3 are fine) cannot stand on her feet and doesn't appear to have wing or leg injuries. I have watched her decline for 5 days, but she's still hanging in there taking water from a syringe and eating when food is placed in front of...
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