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Welcome! And I understand your story very well. After keeping perfectly healthy chickens for about a decade, I went through a *probable* Marak's diagnosis last winter. I read BYC long before my chicken-rearing days, but when that happened, I finally decided to join also.

And I'm really glad that I did! This group is so kind and refreshing and also quite fun, much better than anything else I've seen online in a long time. And it's nice to participate and give back a little by sharing some of the knowledge that we've learned through the years.

You may not find solid answers here on Marak's simply because there are very few studies regarding Marek's in backyard flocks, but you will find lots of support. Also, be encouraged. I truly believe that it's absolutely possible to move successfully forward with Marek's in your flock. Many here have done so. 🤎
 
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Welcome! And I understand your story very well. After keeping perfectly healthy chickens for about a decade, I went through a *probable* Marak's diagnosis last winter. I read BYC long before my chicken-rearing days, but when that happened, I finally decided to join also.

And I'm really glad that I did! This group is so kind and refreshing and also quite fun, much better than anything else I've seen online in a long time. And it's nice to participate and give back a little by sharing some of the knowledge that we've learned through the years.

You may not find solid answers here on Marak's simply because there are very few studies regarding Marek's in backyard flocks, but you will find lots of support. Also, be encouraged. I truly believe that it's absolutely possible to move successfully forward with Marek's in your flock. Many here have done so. 🤎
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Very well said, encouraging & comforting.
 
Hiya, Jessica, and welcome to BYC! :frow

I'm sorry for what you suspect. It's good you came to BYC. If you search, you'll find many excellent articles about it like this one: https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-i-learned-to-deal-with-mareks-disease.76944/

Or this one:https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-great-big-giant-mareks-disease-faq.66077/

There are also several threads by members who have or had dealt with it.

If you need help finding anything here, just yell and one of us will help.

We're glad you're here!
 

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