Heterochromia? Two Different Colored Eyes?

[Eggcessive]

I would agree that it looks like ocular (eye) form of Mareks disease.
https://extension.umd.edu/sites/ext...Preventing Mareks Disease in Small Flocks.pdf

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-great-big-giant-mareks-disease-faq.66077/

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

This article is super helpful: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-great-big-giant-mareks-disease-faq.66077/.

Edit: oops, I didn't realize @Eggcessive linked it before me.

I've researched Marek's because I suspect my own flock has it. Some general information I've learned is that it is extremely contagious because it spreads on chicken dander, so if an infected chicken is brought onto your property then there is little chance your whole flock isn't infected. If you have Marek's in your flock, you must keep a closed flock (no giving away or selling chickens). The vaccine does reduce deaths from the disease, but it does not prevent your chickens from being carriers of it and shedding the virus.
Ocular Marek's seems to be the least fatal form, however, it can still make a chicken go blind.

 

[Pennys Mama]

I would agree that it looks like ocular (eye) form of Mareks disease.
https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/_docs/programs/poultry/FS-1007 Recognizing and Preventing Mareks Disease in Small Flocks.pdf

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-great-big-giant-mareks-disease-faq.66077/

Thanks for the links, they're super informative!
You're obviously my "go to" person for all things ailing in the coop!

 

[MasterOfAllChickens111]

I’m super afraid now. What do I need to do if she has it? I never even heard of Ocular Mareks. Will it only affect her in general. Would do I need to do for this hen?

 

[MasterOfAllChickens111]

I’ve had this hen for awhile now. For like over a year. I never notice that she had two different colored eyes until a week ago. The other chickens haven’t showed any symptoms of a disease or
Anything. I’m just worried now.

 

[Pennys Mama]

I’ve had this hen for awhile now. For like over a year. I never notice that she had two different colored eyes until a week ago. The other chickens haven’t showed any symptoms of a disease or
Anything. I’m just worried now.

Looks like according to the articles there isn't anything to do for her, she could live for years as a carrier. Your other birds are already exposed, so it would come down to closing your flock. Don't give away or sell any of your birds (at least not without full disclosure about your flock having Mareks to them). Buy vaccinated birds only, and always quarantine new birds.

 

[MasterOfAllChickens111]

I guess I only have 2 little chicks that are not exposed to her then.

 

[4 Georgia Hens]

I guess I only have 2 little chicks that are not exposed to her then.

I’m really sorry about all of this! It’s a sad thing to process. I hope that you have a blessed holiday season!

 

[Pennys Mama]

I guess I only have 2 little chicks that are not exposed to her then.

It really sucks, but you can still give them the best life possible.

 

[MasterOfAllChickens111]

Thanks for all of yalls responses. I will do anything for my chickens until there last breath. Two of the exposed chickens are expecting children. So, I’m really excited. They are expected on the 31 of December or 1 of January.