Feb 16, 2016 #2 rebrascora Free Ranging 5 Years Feb 14, 2014 7,127 8,815 556 Consett Co.Durham. UK That chick looks quite young for Marek's which typically strikes between 8weeks and 12 months although there are always exceptions. I would try a vitamin supplement and see if that helps.
That chick looks quite young for Marek's which typically strikes between 8weeks and 12 months although there are always exceptions. I would try a vitamin supplement and see if that helps.
Feb 16, 2016 #3 Eggcessive Wrangler Premium Feather Member 13 Years Apr 3, 2011 75,943 74,432 1,502 southern Ohio I agree, the chick is too young for Mareks symptoms. A slipped tendon or other leg bone deformity is possible, but I would treat with poultry vitamins in the water right away. Make sure it contains riboflavin. http://www.thepoultrysite.com/articles/1051/leg-health-in-large-broilers/ https://www.researchgate.net/public..._of_the_intertarsal_joint_in_broiler_chickens
I agree, the chick is too young for Mareks symptoms. A slipped tendon or other leg bone deformity is possible, but I would treat with poultry vitamins in the water right away. Make sure it contains riboflavin. http://www.thepoultrysite.com/articles/1051/leg-health-in-large-broilers/ https://www.researchgate.net/public..._of_the_intertarsal_joint_in_broiler_chickens