A female Ameraucana hen 6-7yrs old needs a home

[vxs8122]

Free to whoever can provide a home for my chicken. Had to put down the other two due to possible Marek's (not diagnosed or known for certain) and a possible broken leg.

Please let me know ASAP as chickens should not be alone.

Here's a pic of her:

Thanks

 

[pennyJo1960]

It would not be good to ask someone to take a bird if there is Mareks even possible

 

[cleoandtheflock]

Post where you are and pictures
Also is she healthy?

 

[Broodygranny]

Mareks may not show any symptoms at first, just as a heads up. If you regime her it may get the other chickens sick.

 

[danceswithronin]

Please let me know ASAP as chickens should not be alone.

If she's already 6-7 years old and your flock has been exposed to Marek's, I think the most ethical/responsible thing to do would be to cull her to finish off your flock, then start over with fresh stock if you like (or not). If you give her to someone else she is likely to infect someone else's flock, and that's not good biosecurity.

 

[vxs8122]

Post where you are and pictures
Also is she healthy?

She is eating and drinking normally. Is bright and alert and shows no signs of lameness. No weird poops.

 

[vxs8122]

If she's already 6-7 years old and your flock has been exposed to Marek's, I think the most ethical/responsible thing to do would be to cull her to finish off your flock, then start over with fresh stock if you like (or not). If you give her to someone else she is likely to infect someone else's flock, and that's not good biosecurity.

We don't know if it is Marek's or a B2 deficiency in the other chicken. We tried to call different vets to see if we could bring her in for the vet to properly diagnose her but vets are not taking birds in the San Jose area due to the New castle outbreak (which my chickens do not have).

 

[vxs8122]

Post where you are and pictures
Also is she healthy?

See photo posted, I'm in San Jose and she appears to be healthy.

 

[Fishkeeper]

Newcastle doesn't always show symptoms at first. Appearances are no guarantee. If you're anywhere near where the Newcastle outbreaks are, you shouldn't be transporting any birds anywhere.

 

[cleoandtheflock]

Post in the California group you might find someone