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Dearwester_Chickens

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Hello egg lovers. I am new to the site and look forward to getting to know some of you chicken gurus.
I had a flock of 12, we lost one to an infected crop and one other to I think Markels. I have one chicken now who is unstable on her feet and she has been falling over, I hope I caught it soon enough before it spreads to my other chickens.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
 
sourland said:
Hello, and welcome to BYC. If one member of the flock was diagnosed with Mareks, it is likely that the remainder of the flocks is positive for the disease.
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So there is no point to separating her from the flock? She has access to food and water without being able to jump. I just worry that the other hens will peck her to death. We axed the last one that showed these signs but then I read that they can overcome and still lay so I am not sure the best course of action yet. I'm going to watch her for now.
 
Welcome to BYC!
https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/neoplasms/marek-disease-in-poultry

Do you mean Mareks Disease. Vaccination is the only prevention on day one. Any new members should be vaccinated. Meyers Hatchery used to sell the vaccine. If believe You can try the vaccine but no guarantee it will have any impact late. No way to diagnose except necropsy after death or by symptoms. Seek vet for assistance. See link for education from Merck Manual. Other possibilities are coccidiosis make sure treat for or provide prevention amprolium in feed or medicated feed for first 8 weeks of life. Can provide late if did not receive earlier in feed or by corid in water. Biggest symptom bloody stool. Meds available at Tractor Supply, feed stores or Amazon. Make sure fresh water every day. How old is your flock? And proper nutrition. Have grit and oyster shell available at laying stage.
 
Melky said:
Welcome to BYC!
https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/neoplasms/marek-disease-in-poultry

Do you mean Mareks Disease. Vaccination is the only prevention on day one. Any new members should be vaccinated. Meyers Hatchery used to sell the vaccine. If believe You can try the vaccine but no guarantee it will have any impact late. No way to diagnose except necropsy after death or by symptoms. Seek vet for assistance. See link for education from Merck Manual. Other possibilities are coccidiosis make sure treat for or provide prevention amprolium in feed or medicated feed for first 8 weeks of life. Can provide late if did not receive earlier in feed or by corid in water. Biggest symptom bloody stool. Meds available at Tractor Supply, feed stores or Amazon. Make sure fresh water every day. How old is your flock? And proper nutrition. Have grit and oyster shell available at laying stage.
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Ah yes, Mareks, lol. My flock is only 6 months old. We lost our last flock to predation and such. All the ladies are laying and seem healthy. I did not have this issue with the last flock that I had for three years. Truthfully i do not know much about how to keep chickens.
 

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