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Glad to know that the white is possibly part of his genetics/breed! That is one mystery possibly solved. You said your neighbors' chickens showed symptoms hours before death. Do you know what symptoms they showed? Did they all seem to die around the same period of time? I understand if you don't...

Do you have any photos of him, especially of his face, from before he became ill? Do you know what symptoms your neighbor's chickens demonstrated when they became ill? I know you said that they thought they had coccidiosis, but I'm just wondering if there were any specific symptoms observed. I...

Due to his age, you are less likely to see the leg issues associated with Marek's. Not impossible, just less likely. I would investigate other causes first, especially since there is no cure for Marek's. Treating his leg mites is a good first step. Does he have a vaulted skull? Some silkies with...

So sorry for everyone that is impacted by these fires. :( Birds have more sensitive respiratory systems than we do. While chickens are generally a little more 'robust' than their smaller perching bird cousins, they still have a complex respiratory system with a network of air sacs and honeycomb...

This link should answer all your questions about Marek's (if not I might need to add to it): https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-great-big-giant-mareks-disease-faq.66077/ The vaccine can only effectively be administered before chicks are 36 hours old, and it's a tricky vaccine to...

I'm not a vet so bear that in mind, but I agree. I am normally the type to urge caution with antibiotics due to overuse/misuse, but this is a case where I think preventative antibiotics are warranted. How sad, and I hope she makes it with no major problems.

Just posting to follow this thread, my newest birds are a flock of 9 Bielefelders and I adore them so far!

I have a hen that has chronic wry neck that will do this whenever her symptoms get worse or she gets stressed out. Wry neck is a symptom, not a disease, so if it is wry neck you will need to investigate the cause (neurological; often due to injury, vitamin deficiency, or nervous system problems...

Also a late reply, but as someone that has owned, worked with, and rescued parrots of all sizes my whole life, I must say that my friendly chicken breeds are by far the best pets out of all of them. Parrots are like a companion, or a toddler, and are not domesticated the way chickens are. My...

With smaller birds like doves, parrots, and passerines, these symptoms should be considered an emergency as they hide illness until they are in a critical condition (chickens and other poultry do, too, but are often astoundingly resilient when compared to their smaller cousins). I highly...

A very easy to follow guide for the sad reality many of us face: "Why did my bird die, and what caused it so that I can help the rest of my flock?" Sending a bird for necropsy may be morbid but it can give us the answers we need to move forward.

This is not a diagnosis, and trying to figure things out through an internet forum is tricky at best (dangerous at worst if you get bad info!), but based on this it sounds as if you inadvertently brought in a disease, possibly a respiratory disease, with your gurgling rooster. Without knowing...

Can you find out exactly what they used when they sprayed? That might help to either rule it out or peg it as the culprit; until you know for sure, you should probably try to prevent your other animals from going near any sprayed areas, and help them to keep cool in the heat.

Have you brought in any new birds in the last six months or so, or have you been to any sites where others keep poultry? You mentioned sneezing; was he the only one sneezing? Any discharge from the eyes/nose/mouth, foamy eyes, or breathing sounds (rasping, gurgling, coughing, etc) from any of...

Others have had luck with a Betadine solution with fly strike to clean the wound and flush out maggots. Keeping the wound clean and dry is ideal; you may need to trim some feathers out to keep them sticking into the wound as it heals. If you can get her stable and bright/perky again, you will...

I hate to say it, but with his symptoms and this news of how your neighbor lost a bird (okay one day, couldn't walk the next), you should consider that it might be Marek's. Marek's spreads very easily via dander... for it to spread from a neighbor's property would be very common, sadly. That...

This coop not only looks incredible and appears very well built (with careful attention to the chicken's needs, predator-proofing, and ventilation), but is very well documented with clear explanations by the author! Well done!

This is a great chicken coop build, thoughtfully secured against predators! I hope someday the author will finish the article with their finished coop. :)

This is a great example of a clever way to get more room out of two small prefab coops, the very ones that many new chicken owners start with! The run and additional shelters are well made and thoughtful for predator control. The article would be fantastic if a few more details were provided...

This is a great example of a shed retrofitted for use as a chicken coop. A description under each photo of what we are seeing and how it was made would spruce the article up a bit, but otherwise great documentation! You may find that you need a vent in the front or on one of the sides of the...