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    Necropsies

    I have chicks from the 3/3 MM Hatch. Out of 30, I have 11 left, of those 5 are currently in "sick bay" taking Oil of Oregano and Xango. Symptoms of this disease started at 2 weeks of age. Prior to that we lost several to a pneumonia-like disease. Those that are thriving are ALL dark-legged...
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    I KNOW WHATS WRONG WITH OUR CHICKS!!!!!

    Ours came into Bassett PO on 3/3. We lost several in shipping (normal) and several at about 1 week of age with different symptoms (abdomens distended, heavy breathing). This new illness started on Sunday. We've got several kids who ordered with us (Slades Corners Lucky Clovers 4-H) and all...
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    2 week old chicks are unable to stand

    Our birds arrived on 3/3 so that explains alot. Thank you for the information. I'm leaving now to go get Terramycin. I know others in our 4-H club have tried it, with little result, but it's worth a try.
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    I KNOW WHATS WRONG WITH OUR CHICKS!!!!!

    Penny Sue, I am also from Twin Lakes, WI. Were your chicks vaccianted for Mareck's disease at the hatchery?
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    Necropsies

    Farm_mom, regarding the "leg issues", as an experienced 4-H chick-raising family, we thought we were seeing leg issues too..... I'm worried you've got what our chicks have. I don't know if we can (or will be able to) save any of our chicks from this awful plague, but considering it a leg issue...
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    Need info on testing options

    FunnyFarm, I am also from SE WI Twin Lakes, Kenosha Co) with the same problem. I haven't made any calls yet. Have you contacted your county extension office, etc? Just want to know who NOT to call because it's already been done.
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    I KNOW WHATS WRONG WITH OUR CHICKS!!!!!

    testing as in necropsy?
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    I KNOW WHATS WRONG WITH OUR CHICKS!!!!!

    Quote: We had some gasping birds at about 1 week of age...all died. We are now dealing with lethargig, stumbling chicks at 2 weeks of age. Would this disease present those symptoms?
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    2 week old chicks are unable to stand

    my chicks were vaccinated and still had these issues...sooo sad to watch them.
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    2 week old chicks are unable to stand

    Hello, I am having the exact same issues as those listed above, so decided to jump online to see if other are having the same issue. Lethargy and failure to grow started this past weekend. The poor little things stagger their way to the food bowl occasionaly and I am trying to make sure they...
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