After losing two chickens (aged 6 and 10 months) to large neck tumours, we have just confirmed that they died from Mareks. So our whole flock (10 hens, 1 roo) are exposed and now carriers. Unfortunately, and thanks to terrible timing, we are about to pick up our new week-old chicks from a...
From those that have had Marek’s in the flock, it would be interesting to know how many chickens from each breed survived or didn’t - maybe that could give some idea of disease susceptibility. If you’re interested too, please share
For us:
Lost 1 BO (confirmed Marek’s) & 1 GLW (suspect...
Thank you for clicking! These girls are in a tough situation and really could use some help, or at least word of mouth to anyone you might know looking for some pet chickens.
I volunteer with a local park that has had a flock of chickens on the premises for years. They are used to being around...