I have a mixed flock of hatchery hens which I had vacinnated, chickens I purchased from individuals & those I hatched. This summer a young hen looked like she developed a leg problem and was unable to walk. I kept her inside the house and cared for her like that for about 3 months when I realized she wouldn't get better and I culled her.
Two weeks ago her mother sudenly started the same thing. Her left leg sticking out front. She is 2 years old and eating like a horse so I really thought she injured her leg jumping down from something. Today she started gasping for air.
This all seems to me like classic signs of Marek's but I didn't think a 2 year old hen could get it.
If... and IF she has it is there any way to prevent it from spreading like wildfire?
I'm scared to bits.
Two weeks ago her mother sudenly started the same thing. Her left leg sticking out front. She is 2 years old and eating like a horse so I really thought she injured her leg jumping down from something. Today she started gasping for air.
This all seems to me like classic signs of Marek's but I didn't think a 2 year old hen could get it.
If... and IF she has it is there any way to prevent it from spreading like wildfire?
I'm scared to bits.