Bryverine
In the Brooder
- Sep 12, 2018
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After losing three of four chickens last August who suddenly became paralyzed on one side and died within weeks of each other, we were devastated and put off getting more chickens.
We ended up moving somewhere with more space for chickens and two months ago, we started our flock again and now have 10 chickens, 3 little roos, and 4 turkeys. We got them all about 2-4 weeks old and everyone has been doing great... Until yesterday.
The smallest of the 3 roosters suddenly started limping around and while he is eating/drinking fine, we decided to separate him today when things didn't improve over night. He's sitting in a bath tub now eating up food and drinking water just fine, but now I'm worried about Mareks again.
On a separate note, it was very hot the last couple days and the turkeys tend to spill water often. It sucks to say this, but I'm almost hoping it's a stroke rather than Mareks.
Is there anything else I can do to verify either condition?
We ended up moving somewhere with more space for chickens and two months ago, we started our flock again and now have 10 chickens, 3 little roos, and 4 turkeys. We got them all about 2-4 weeks old and everyone has been doing great... Until yesterday.
The smallest of the 3 roosters suddenly started limping around and while he is eating/drinking fine, we decided to separate him today when things didn't improve over night. He's sitting in a bath tub now eating up food and drinking water just fine, but now I'm worried about Mareks again.
On a separate note, it was very hot the last couple days and the turkeys tend to spill water often. It sucks to say this, but I'm almost hoping it's a stroke rather than Mareks.
Is there anything else I can do to verify either condition?