Anyone have experience dealing with Marek's?

[shannon84]

 

[shannon84]

Him 4 days ago. I hope the video isn't blurry. (I was giving him blueberries in case you was wondering) he was in a bad mood. But you can see his toe curling under and the stumble

 

[shannon84]

Those are great videos! I'm here to help if anyone wants to learn, just tag me (@casportpony). If I don't reply to a tag, tag me again or send me a message.

Are you the one they said has a mild Marek's case in their flock? Sorry, so many alerts on here. I thought I read it was you...

 

[casportpony]

Are you the one they said has a mild Marek's case in their flock? Sorry, so many alerts on here. I thought I read it was you...

I've had a few with it.

 

[shannon84]

I've had a few with it.

Did they die fast? How did they get it?

 

[casportpony]

Not sure how they got it, and how fast they die depends on what form of it they have.

 

[shannon84]

I used to get worked up when animals got sick. I have had far more animals than most. Had to learn how to go into doctor mode where emotion is put on the back burner. What I do is get sick animal into quite, thermally neutral environment and check on them every couple of hours. Make so if a heat source is used, the bird can control how close to source is. Keep it dry by changing bedding frequently and keep water and food close. I also baby birds with extremely palatable foods. Wet feed and provide variety with greens. My sickest birds will at least attempt to eat live meal worms with other items do not stimulate appetite. Follow @Eggcessive 's suggestions concerning live.

Worry about his bad behaviors later.

So should I put him in a dog crate tomorrow? Plain water and what type of foods? He loves blueberries and chicken meat. He isn't big on egss or tuna. Not sure how he feels about greens?

 

[shannon84]

I sure wish one if you were my neighbor

 

[shannon84]

Oooh sad! Wish I was there to comfort you

Awe thank you. It's tough watching an animal you love so much so sick. He is a prideful rooster too

 

[shannon84]

If you can catch him and hold him you can tube.

When birds are sick they are usually cold.

Should I get him some vitamins and electrolytes?