simonas011
In the Brooder
- Jan 31, 2015
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I bought 4 hens just over a month ago from the same place. They were vaccinated according to the farmer. One of them was put down by the vet 2 days ago as she wasn't growing, wasn'was very skinny and seemed to not be able to use her legs or wings. The vet said it was undoubtedly Marek's. This being my first flock, I had never heard of it before. I did a lot of research but am still confused. Of the three remaining birds (16, 16 and 18 weeks now) I am concerned about my Sussex, I've noticed she is keeping one eye closed, she used to be very active now she is lying down a lot, she stumbles when she walks and one of her toes keeps curling over. Would I be safe in assuming she has mareks too? I know that they technically all have it, but they could be resistant and not ever be symptomatic. What are the chances my Sussex will die
how long should I wait before I take her to the vet?
I also really wanted to know would it be safe introducing more chickens to the flock? The vet said to make sure they're vaccinated, but all I can do is take word of the farmer. I've also read that hens night be resistant to one strain or mutation of the disease but not to another, so how risky would it be that if my other 2 hens don't get sick that introducing new hens could end up infecting them too.
I'm heartbroken and confused and don't know what to do

I also really wanted to know would it be safe introducing more chickens to the flock? The vet said to make sure they're vaccinated, but all I can do is take word of the farmer. I've also read that hens night be resistant to one strain or mutation of the disease but not to another, so how risky would it be that if my other 2 hens don't get sick that introducing new hens could end up infecting them too.
I'm heartbroken and confused and don't know what to do
