Curled foot suddenly.

[Mamahen57]

I have 2 sapphire gems left out 6 unknown why the other 4 died suddenly at about. 24 weeks. Neither one of my remaining girls are laying. One has drawn up her foot. No injuries it's now in a ball. What could have caused this.

 

[Kiki]

How long have you had the birds and where did they come from?
Do you live in the US?
If so are you aware you can send a dead body to your state lab to have a necropsy performed?

Marek's disease would be my first guess.

 

[Kiki]

Also what exactly do you feed your flock?

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, Welcome to BYC! I hope you get your problem solved. Was there any sign of predators? I sure the folks on here may be able help you but they will need a lot more information.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Were they vaccinated against Marek's?

 

[Mamahen57]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Were they vaccinated against Marek's?

Unknown I'm sure tsc would not sell unvaccinated chickens.

 

[Mamahen57]

Hi, Welcome to BYC! I hope you get your problem solved. Was there any sign of predators? I sure the folks on here may be able help you but they will need a lot more information.

No predator enclosure well protected, she started with a limp and I found no injuries. Even splinted it for week but still limping no it's a ball

 

[DobieLover]

Unknown I'm sure tsc would not sell unvaccinated chickens.

Yes, they would.

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined! Good luck with your hen.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC - sorry for the circumstances. I, too, lean towards it being Marek's. You have too much faith in TSC.