Pennsylvania!! Unite!!

[AnneInTheBurbs]

Unfortunately, this sounds like Merek's disease to me. I could be wrong, but gradual parilization of the legs, while still wanting to eat and drink, in a point of lay pullet is usually how it reveals itself. I'm so sorry

I agree, now that I am reminded of this. I do remember reading/hearing about this before, but I couldn’t remember the name. So sorry.

 

[OneMountainAcres]

If Merek’s Should I cull the whole flock and not keep chickens for about a year? Her sibling is fine as is the rest of the flock.

If it's truely merek's, you can keep your remaining flock but shouldn't sell/give away any or add to it. You can cull your pullet and have her tested by a state vet or lab. I'm not sure exactly where you would send her. I think @Blarneyeggs would know. I personally wouldn't cull the entire flock. Merek's can stay in the ground for several years i believe.

 

[BullChick]

List of all labs.
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/nahln/downloads/all_nahln_lab_list.pdf

 

[OneMountainAcres]

Our little quail are here! They are in with the serama babies

 

[fisherlady]

Our little quail are here! They are in with the serama babies

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So cute! They must be tiny because they actually make the Serena look big in comparison!

 

[OneMountainAcres]

So cute! They must be tiny because they actually make the Serena look big in comparison!

They are Itty bitty! The serama are almost a week old now but still!

 

[AnneInTheBurbs]

Hey @Auroradream26. Time to play the game "Guess that mix!" Just curious, any idea what this little roo is? He and his brother look like twins. They are from your eggs too.

 

[fisherlady]

Hey @Auroradream26. Time to play the game "Guess that mix!" Just curious, any idea what this little roo is? He and his brother look like twins. They are from your eggs too.



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They look a lot like our Silver Pencil mixes...

 

[OneMountainAcres]

Hey @Auroradream26. Time to play the game "Guess that mix!" Just curious, any idea what this little roo is? He and his brother look like twins. They are from your eggs too.



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I bet they're from Ana's eggs. They're most likely SPR crosses. Maybe mixed with silver welbar?

 

[kie4]

List of all labs.
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/nahln/downloads/all_nahln_lab_list.pdf

Thanks for the document. Kennett Square is quite close to me. Should I take her there alive and have her tested?