I got mine from rural king and i did get 5 free ones because they sold me the wrong breed. They couldn't take the others back. I believe each manager can decide on what to do. You could tell them he was a failure to thrive and you would like a replacement. See how that works for you. All they...
That could be Mareks disease. It should be quaritined.
https://www.thepoultrysite.com/disease-guide/mareks-disease
I am so sorry to hear of your troubles.
Thank you. She is a friendly girl in the middle of the pecking order. She is a hybrid and my first egg layer. She isn't a year old yet and as a pullet she is laying eggs pretty much daily.