Limping Bantam (Teresa)

[psamatt]

so the latest on Teresa is that she's not doing any better, she's worse, unfortunately, i think her right foot now is almost fully paralyzed, she's not moving a great deal, and when she does it's with a struggle. She is out the way of the others in her own pen but still able to see the other chickens.
I've just been hand feeding her and helping her drink and she accepted both of these.

She's now been on Vit B tablets for 6 days now and Vit E for 2 days, will we ever see her better?

She also lies with one leg outstretched and on her side which from doing a bit of reading would indicate Mareks... however none of the other chickens are showing signs and they have all been together since less than 5 weeks old

 

[Eggcessive]

I’m sorry that she is not doing better, but I would give the B complex 2 full weeks. It may well be Mareks, but a necropsy by the state vet is the best way to get a diagnosis. Here is a link for contact info for most state vets:
https://www.metzerfarms.com/Bumblefoot.cfm

 

[psamatt]

Teresa is still hanging in there, unfortunately, she can't walk as one of her legs is fully paralyzed, the other one she can use but cannot stand on it. She is still eating well and pooing but im not sure what is best for her now?

 

[Eggcessive]

Sorry that she is no better. There is a blood test available by a couple of labs where they send you material to collect blood from a toenail, and send it in for a pcr Mareks test.
Also, if you decide to put her down, your state vet can perform a necropsy and look for Mareks. What state are you located? Here is a link for one lab, and the test is about $40:
https://www.vetdna.com/application/forms/aviansubmittalform.pdf

This is a list of state vets to contact, and most are open on M-F:
https://www.metzerfarms.com/poultry-labs.html