Just wanted to let you all know that after a vigorous fight with Mareks (almost a month!), little Izzy passed yesterday morning. I am so thankful for the information and guidance I received on this sight. I am also glad that I did everything I could to try to help the sweet bird. Thank you for...
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Sadly, Izzy continues to decline even with careful care, medicated feed and vitamins. She no longer appears to be able to see. Her eyes do not respond to changes in light. My vet believes she probably has Mareks. I'm super bummed but I'm sure I'll need to put her down. I cant imagine...
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I wanted to provide an update on Izzy (the silver spitzhauben). I decided to take her back into the vet for xrays. Xrays showed NO physical issues at all. Vet said it looks like she had some parasites and an infection. The breeder I...
This information is incredibly helpful! Thank you so much for sharing! I will keep you posted about how she does. Hopefully we will have we walking again. Thanks so much!!!!
Thanks for your thoughts and advice! She WAS vaccinated for Mareks. She is getting to food and water well as I have her in a small crate inside the chicken coop with the other girls. I did take her to a vet and he said he didn't think anything was broken but an Xray was $125. So I took her home...
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I am in desperate need of advice! The newest member of my tiny flock, a Silver Spitzhauben, is struggling with her right leg. Nothing seems/feels broken. I have kept her contained for the past 8 days with little improvement. She has a good appetite and drinks well. She has even been...