Definitely fowl pox??

Oh you poor love, and your girls too of course. What a terrible time you must be having.
My heart goes out to you šŸ˜”
I appreciate the kind words ā¤ļø we have a suspected mareks outbreak going thru a different portion of our flock as well & my daily checks are now checking for bodies & it has been absolutely devastating! I am so keen to have my flock healthy again! šŸ˜ž
 
I appreciate the kind words ā¤ļø we have a suspected mareks outbreak going thru a different portion of our flock as well & my daily checks are now checking for bodies & it has been absolutely devastating! I am so keen to have my flock healthy again! šŸ˜ž
Omg that is worse than a nightmare.
How does this happen ?
Have you been to other hen places that could have these dreadful things ?
Bought new stock from someone less than scrupulous?
I think I would be going bonkers,
 
Thank you!! I appreciate all the info so much! Sounds like i will just have to keep an eye. Is it safe to assume I shouldn't sell any of my affected flock until after the 6 months? Obviously I wouldn't sell any with active lesions anyway, but how would you recommend I handle that aspect? We do breed to sell, so it's put a spanner in the works a touch! But if we have to hang onto everyone until it's totally clear then that's definitely what we will do 😊
I would be more concerned about the birds with suspected Mareks in the different portion of your flock. Mareks is extremely contagious in the feather dander and dust, so I would close your flock for now until you get confirmation.
 
I would be more concerned about the birds with suspected Mareks in the different portion of your flock. Mareks is extremely contagious in the feather dander and dust, so I would close your flock for now until you get confirmation.
Absolutely! We are getting a blood test done to confirm the mareks, however the vet we've been in contact with is under the assumption it may be a vitamin deficiency (no change in feed, but i don't know if our feed have changed their formula), we've since begun using a vitamin mix but our flock is closed down until we rule out mareks regardless. But if our blood test comes back clear for that would you recommend I keep our flock closed off for the entire 6 months?
Sorry for all the questions! I appreciate all of the knowledge this group has to share.
 

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