Five-month old Australorp suddenly lame. Update: Now another pullet going lame!

[aart]

I just spoke with Dr Niles from the state lab. His findings are pointing to either lymphoma from lymphoid leucosis (LL) or Marek's. He found enlarged kidneys, which points to LL, but he sent tissue samples off the their pathology lab for further testing to try to pin-point what this is. (My flock has previously been diagnosed as carrying LL)

Is lymphoid leukosis contagious?

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Is lymphoid leukosis contagious?

It's caused by a virus.

 

[Kiki]

Is lymphoid leukosis contagious?

This is a good read:
https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/neoplasms/lymphoid-leukosis-in-poultry

 

[aart]

Is lymphoid leukosis contagious?

It's caused by a virus.

This is a good read:
https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/neoplasms/lymphoid-leukosis-in-poultry

So, Yes, it is.
Maybe we should make them wear masks?
Sorry, bad pandemic 'humor'.

 

[azygous]

My flock has been carrying lymphoid leucosis for years. Most chickens become resistant to it. It's extremely contagious. It's transmitted every which way to Sunday. So far, the only real casualties have been chickens that were infected vertically, as they hatched within my flock. This would be a first if this pullet had it. I'm hoping it is LL since I know how to deal with it. Marek's, not so much.

 

[KaseySnow]

For both the chickens and for your sake, I really hope it isn't Mareks. :/

In case it is or if you'd just like to read up a bit on it, this article by Nambroth is a great place to start: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-great-big-giant-mareks-disease-faq.66077/

 

[mamajos]

How is May? Do they sense someone is missing?

 

[azygous]

No, they do not act like they know June is no longer with them. May is doing well except for her malfunctioning right leg. Her appetite is good, she's laying regularly, and her poop is in splendid form.

 

[mamajos]

It’s a relief to hear May is doing so well!! Hopefully in time her leg will function again.

 

[Allsfairinloveandbugs]

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