limping chicken

[myfarm4579]

I isolated the hen last light from the others. This morning it seems her left side is paralyzed. Can't support her weight. See how she is tonight.

 

[Outpost JWB]

Age of hen? Has she been eating & drinking OK? What about her poop, is it normal? Has she been bullied perhaps? Any other symptoms? Also check out Marek's thread.

 

[myfarm4579]

She 6months old was fine yesterday morning. Been laying bout a month. She ate and drank good yesterday. Not sure bout today yet I at work. Do have an app. Tomorrow at vet though. Has me stumped at what is wrong

 

[Outpost JWB]

Please let us know what the vet says. Good luck

I hate when one of my chickens is sick & I have to work. Stupid work! They just don't understand.

 

[myfarm4579]

I will let us all know what I find out. Yeah now I will have to work Saturday but they we worth it

 

[myfarm4579]

Got home from work. She is eating and drinking good and layed an egg today. Trying to move around just loses her balance. I started her on duramycin-10. Wait till tomorrow see what the vet can find. Should I take the vet a stool sample?

 

[Outpost JWB]

I would. She will probably poop there, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared just in case she doesn't. Good luck. I am hoping the best for her.

 

[myfarm4579]

Well back from the vet. From what she is claiming mine chicken has a strain of the herpies vires. Gave her a anti inflammatory shot and some meloxidyl oral medicine. Said if not better in 24 to 36hours I should cull her only time will tell.

 

[Outpost JWB]

Did she mention Marek's disease? That is a form the Herpes Virus. I feel so bad for you & your chicken.

Hope the meds knock whatever it is out.

 

[myfarm4579]

She didn't mention marked but I waiting for a call back from her so I am going to ask. I really worried bout the rest of my flock though. Not sure what my next step should be any advice would sure help.