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Thought I'd update in case anyone else ends up with a similar situation. Firstly, a plug for the state - I could not believe how helpful and patient the state vet was with me. I had a million questions and he was generous with his time and knowledge. They also mailed me a complete report of the...

Just thought I'd post an update. Both birds were rapidly deteriorating with the first bird's respiratory symptoms becoming much worse VERY quickly. Yesterday, I sacrificed the two ill ones to the state livestock and poultry commission to be able to see what is going on fully with my flock. I...

Eggcessive and Hholly, thank you. I am going to arrange PCR testing tomorrow so I can know what I'm dealing with. The link on Marek's is super helpful. But, I see there are other things it may be. I also noticed that there is a portion of vaccinated birds likely to contract it and present...

I will start calling around tomorrow to see how to get a blood draw and maybe send off to A&M for test for Marek's. I am awfully curious about the controversy over vaccine you mentioned, I will start reading around about it. What you said makes a lot of sense...building resistance over time...

Hi there everybody, I don't post but have been lurking here a good while. I've found I can find out most things about chickens right here. Sadly, I have combed through a lot of internet data and I still can't come to a conclusion on two of my unwell birds. I would love to hear thoughts of...