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    Paralyzed 4 month old pullets

    Hi AC56, I'm just seeing this thread. Sorry I missed your earlier comments. How is your chick? How are your other chickens doing?
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    Pale and/or swollen faces, trying to decide treatment

    Thank you for taking the time to help, I greatly appreciate it. I used the Terramycin in the food and water, yes. Thank you for the possible explanation of the head shaking. It is odd because she is not sneezing or having any other respiratory symptoms. But she is pale and thin and I am very...
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    Pale and/or swollen faces, trying to decide treatment

    Last week one of my hens developed a swollen face/eye. We consulted an online vet and were prescribed antibacterial eyedrops. These arrived on Tuesday and I'm not sure they're fixing the issue. I now have two hens with swollen eyes, and a third who is very pale. One of the swollen eye hens is...
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    Adding new chickens after your flock may be carrying a disease? What if the disease is likely present in your soil? (Blackhead)

    Hello, Does anyone have experience bringing in new chickens after dealing with disease in your flock? There's lots of advice for how to avoid bringing sick birds into a healthy flock, but what if your girls are the problem? Over the winter I lost three of my six 4-month old pullets to...
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    How do you feed your chickens red pepper flakes?

    I am still very happy to be raising chickens. The only thing I'm pushing back on is the idea that if you have a good setup, the chickens will be fine, and that's that. It was nothing you said, only the other commenter. I think people talking like this gave me a false idea of what to expect when...
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    How do you feed your chickens red pepper flakes?

    They won't always be just fine even with good care. Birds die easily and nothing is guaranteed. I used to say the same stuff but after losing most of my favorite birds to internal infection, I no longer believe it. Sure, speaking broadly over years of chicken keeping, they'll do fine. But you...
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    How do you feed your chickens red pepper flakes?

    Yep, I agree. I was just musing on why it happens. I was kind of that person a few weeks ago, ready to buy oregano, red pepper flakes, and any other remedy that people suggested. I stopped myself because I realized what was happening. It might have made me feel better, but realistically, shaking...
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    How do you feed your chickens red pepper flakes?

    Sometimes chickens don't do fine, which is why people are always looking for something else to do. Doing everything right isn't a silver bullet either. I sympathize with the impulse. It probably helps the owner even if the benefits to the chickens are doubtful.
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    Paralyzed 4 month old pullets

    My favorite bird from this batch of chicks just started looking sick. I can't wait for this to be over. It's taking all my sweetest chickens. I didn't know they would be still be so susceptible to disease after the 0-12 week chick phase was over. I don't see how I can do this again. I don't...
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    Paralyzed 4 month old pullets

    I don't own any turkeys, but there are wild turkeys all over.
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    Paralyzed 4 month old pullets

    Hi all, we received the necropsy report today. We also spoke with a vet who does video appointments, since MSU cannot give veterinary advice or prescribe medication. Here's what we learned. It is NOT Marek's disease. They had an infection caused by histomonas meleagridis, a single-celled...
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    Paralyzed 4 month old pullets

    Hi Eggcessive, I went to Michigan State University in Lansing. (Despite my handle I am not actually in Ohio right now.) The cost was $215 for the necropsy, and a bunch of tests, including Marek's, avian leukosis, and botulism. They also have a process for ordering a mailing container from them...
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    Paralyzed 4 month old pullets

    Thank you very much. I am going to call on Monday to see if they have results yet. I will update when I find out. It looks like I am not able to edit my original post anymore, so it will be in the replies.
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    Paralyzed 4 month old pullets

    Thank you all for replying. I took my sickest pullet, Blondie, to the state lab yesterday evening for euthanasia and necropsy. Fortunately it was only an hour away. She went downhill fast and I think she was suffering. I also need to know if it's Marek's for the sake of my flock. I will update...
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    Paralyzed 4 month old pullets

    You don't think she looks too far gone? I can't seem to get her relaxed and eating today.
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