I read there was a forum for Mareks flock owners...

[JaneandLizzy]

I read there was a forum for owners of flocks exposed to Mareks, but, I can't find it. Anyone know?

 

[staceyj]

I read there was a forum for owners of flocks exposed to Mareks, but, I can't find it. Anyone know?

Let me tag someone for you who’s an educator in that area.
@rebrascora ...
Is there a thread for mareks flocks?

 

[staceyj]

In the meantime if you haven’t found this, it is full of information and always up to date.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-great-big-giant-mareks-disease-faq.66077/

 

[JaneandLizzy]

Thank you. Yes I read almost all of that. I believe that is where I read there was a forum for people dealing with the aftermath of exposure.

 

[staceyj]

There are many people here who are successfully living with it in their flocks.
Don’t be disheartened.
I know @rebrascora is one of them.
There may be a time difference. I believe she’s in Ireland.
She’ll get in touch I promise.
Plus your title clearly is eye catching and to the point. It will attract attention in the morning. It’s late eastern standard time. Almost midnight. Only the night owls and people with partners who snore really loud are on right now. (Cough cough )
Also maybe @Wyorp Rock may know. Or Kiki.
She seems to know who to get in touch with no matter what the situation.
@KikisGirls ... sorry to bother you twice in one night Kiki.

Here’s a hug to hold you over til then.

Things always look better in the light of day.

 

[rebrascora]

Hi

As far as I am aware, there is not a forum her on BYC specifically for Marek's flocks. I can't speak for the WWW as a whole but I haven't come across one in my research.

Have you had a positive diagnosis or do you just suspect you have the disease? To be honest, it is so common that if you suspect it, then the chances are you have it. Many people have the disease in their flock and don't even know or don't want to know, but in my opinion it is better to know and become knowledgeable about it to make the best decisions for your flock and situation, than bury your head in the sand. There are some mild forms of the disease that people might lose just one or two birds or have a lame bird get better and assume it was just a sprain, or a wry neck and assume it was vitamin deficiency. I'm not saying those things don't happen, but in my opinion, a lot less frequently than Marek's causes those ailments.
Other strains are very virulent and kill half a flock or will wipe out a whole hatch of adolescent birds. The article written my Nambroth on the subject which is linked above is based on experience of one of those hotter strains I believe, whereas my experience with the disease is that only a low percentage of young birds get it and some recover from outbreaks (although they still have the disease, but it goes into remission or dormant phase) and lead a good quality of life until the next outbreak.

Was there something specific about the disease that you were wanting to know or were you just after a bit of support?

Regards

Barbara