Mine is doing better, as well, but I've noticed that her tail is a little off to the side and she seems to hold it just a fraction lower than her 'sisters'. She's only slightly smaller.
Hen wont walk on her feet. Walks on her hocks and feet may be paralyzed?
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Mine is doing better, as well, but I've noticed that her tail is a little off to the side and she seems to hold it just a fraction lower than her 'sisters'. She's only slightly smaller.
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when i brought a new hen her legs were paralized ...
give her vitamin A ( a syrup for babies can be given to her)
she will be fine and will walk in 1 or 2weeks
give her vitamin A ( a syrup for babies can be given to her)
she will be fine and will walk in 1 or 2weeks
Why vitamin A? Do you mean syrup for babies or baby chicks?
Your hen is probably suffering Marek's Disease. I am not sure how to treat this, but I am going to find out.
I also think it's Marek's, but doesn't hurt to try different remedies for other diseases.
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I have 3 1/2 week or Cornish Crosses...3 days ago 1 started limping and now won't even get up. Then the day after another started limping and then again yesterday..I have all three isolated and am just gave them their first does of Hypericum (per instructions I found on another forum on here) as well as cranberry pills...my question is ..is 3 1/2 week too young for MD??Never have dealt with this so I am freaking out if it is as I have 24 more that I purchased at the same time as well as 17 eggs in the incubator that are due to hatch on the 11th.. Any ideas suggestions??
I have given the well one some cranberry sauce with Lysine as well in hopes that will boost their immune system.
I have given the well one some cranberry sauce with Lysine as well in hopes that will boost their immune system.
Despite what you may have heard, there IS a cure for Marek's Disease. It is a homeopathic remedy called "Hypericum." Hypericum is a small creeping herb that, when used hollistically, numbs nerves and dulls pain. When given to a bird suffering from the symptoms of Marek's Disease, it will cure the bird by working on the theory that "like cures like," in other words, by giving the bird the symptoms it will take the symptoms away. I've used this herb with great success to fully cure birds of Marek's Disease. You can fnd Hypericum at health food stores, $8 for 100 tablets. Hypericum must be diluted before it can be used:
- 1 tablespoon of DISTILLED water per tablet Hypericum (must be distilled water, tap water is ionized and will deactivate the Hypericum)
- MUST be mixed in a GLASS or PLASTIC bowl (metal with react with the water and herb)
- drip 5-10 drops (bantam) or 10-15 drops (large fowl) on the afflicted bird's tongue. Be sure the bird rubs its beak together because the Hypericum MUST touch the sinuses (located on the roof of the mouth) in order to work
- treat every 12 hours (morning and night) with a fresh batch
- recovery may be as quick as 1 day or as slow as several months
The treatment works best if you begin treating early. If you delay treatment, the Hypericum may not work or it may be a very slow recovery. IF YOU OVERDOSE YOUR BIRDS ON HYPERICUM, don't worry. The bird will exhibit extreme symptoms, and make a drastic improvment within a 24 hours. Hypericum is also helpful for pain. Only treat birds that are showing symptoms.
HOW CAN I TELL IF MY BIRD HAS MAREK'S DISEASE?
Check your flock history. Marek's Disease affects birds as early as 6 months of age. Symtoms occur most commonly between 6-8 months of age; however, any age bird can become sick, it just becomes less common with age. The incubation period is 2 weeks.
SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: sudden death (fairly common), depression (common), gradual weight loss (fairly common), neck paralysis (not common), paleness (in conjunction with other symtoms), wing paralysis (common),leg paralysis (Most common), star-gazing (fairly common), extreme sudden emaciation (rare), mishapen pupil (not common), gray iris (not common), crazy behavior (rare), unresponsive (common), internal tumor growth (not common), tumors on feather follicles (not common), fearful (not common)
(Written by MoodyChicken)
- 1 tablespoon of DISTILLED water per tablet Hypericum (must be distilled water, tap water is ionized and will deactivate the Hypericum)
- MUST be mixed in a GLASS or PLASTIC bowl (metal with react with the water and herb)
- drip 5-10 drops (bantam) or 10-15 drops (large fowl) on the afflicted bird's tongue. Be sure the bird rubs its beak together because the Hypericum MUST touch the sinuses (located on the roof of the mouth) in order to work
- treat every 12 hours (morning and night) with a fresh batch
- recovery may be as quick as 1 day or as slow as several months
The treatment works best if you begin treating early. If you delay treatment, the Hypericum may not work or it may be a very slow recovery. IF YOU OVERDOSE YOUR BIRDS ON HYPERICUM, don't worry. The bird will exhibit extreme symptoms, and make a drastic improvment within a 24 hours. Hypericum is also helpful for pain. Only treat birds that are showing symptoms.
HOW CAN I TELL IF MY BIRD HAS MAREK'S DISEASE?
Check your flock history. Marek's Disease affects birds as early as 6 months of age. Symtoms occur most commonly between 6-8 months of age; however, any age bird can become sick, it just becomes less common with age. The incubation period is 2 weeks.
SYMPTOMS INCLUDE: sudden death (fairly common), depression (common), gradual weight loss (fairly common), neck paralysis (not common), paleness (in conjunction with other symtoms), wing paralysis (common),leg paralysis (Most common), star-gazing (fairly common), extreme sudden emaciation (rare), mishapen pupil (not common), gray iris (not common), crazy behavior (rare), unresponsive (common), internal tumor growth (not common), tumors on feather follicles (not common), fearful (not common)
(Written by MoodyChicken)
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She's up on her feet today!! She even tried to jump out of her little chicken tub!
I'm thinking it was either a deficiency, mold poisoning, or she was injured.
No other chickens in my flock are showing symptoms of mareks. I've got about 3 cockerels and nothing's showing in them.
I'm thinking it was either a deficiency, mold poisoning, or she was injured.
No other chickens in my flock are showing symptoms of mareks. I've got about 3 cockerels and nothing's showing in them.
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