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Recent content by rochestersilkies
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Is this Leukosis?
She tested positive for Mareks and negative for Leukosis. I’ve learned from a Mareks & ALV Facebook support group that the two diseases present so similarly that you really can’t diagnose without the PCR test.- rochestersilkies
- Post #13
- Forum: Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures
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Is this Leukosis?
Necropsy results are in. I have the option of testing for Mareks or Leukosis for an additional fee. I think I will do that I can have a definitive diagnosis so that I can make informed decisions about my flock moving forward. Any thoughts?- rochestersilkies
- Post #11
- Forum: Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures
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Is this Leukosis?
Update: she died overnight. She became so extremely thin and weak, despite eating normally. I think there was something else going on with her. I’m going to send her in for a necropsy and will update with the results.- rochestersilkies
- Post #8
- Forum: Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures
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Is this Leukosis?
I agree that it is interesting that the silkie still appears healthy, considering the breed tends to be more fragile. I did just do a quick internet search on keeping chickens in a garage, and it looks like lack of ventilation is a big issue. It’s definitely possible that it played a role in...- rochestersilkies
- Post #5
- Forum: Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures
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Is this Leukosis?
Thank you for reading my story! Are you thinking there’s something in the air in the garage that is affecting them? Or just the lack of continuous fresh air? I did buy a small coop a few weeks ago and put the 2 out there, but after a week or two of them being outside is when I noticed the wound...- rochestersilkies
- Post #3
- Forum: Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures
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Is this Leukosis?
This post is very long, so I would suggest only reading this if you have experience with Avian Leukosis symptoms, or read the TLDR at the end. Thank you in advance for any help! Hello all, this is my first post here and I am stumped by my situation. Back in March 2024, I hatched 15 eggs in my...- rochestersilkies
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- Forum: Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures
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Large open wounds - Mareks?
Thank you for your response, and sorry for your loss. 😔- rochestersilkies
- Post #19
- Forum: Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures
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Large open wounds - Mareks?
How is your hen doing now? I’m experiencing something similar with my girl now.- rochestersilkies
- Post #17
- Forum: Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures
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