Pullet very sick, vet appointment tomorrow. Should I try and keep it alive, or cull now?

[Sussex19]

Could you post the written necropsy report when you get it?

Yes, but it might be a while what with Easter coming up now.

 

[ChickNanny13]

Now you have answers, don't think there was much that could have been done but waiting to see the results also ... I may not understand it as well as others but it's all a learning experience. Sorry for your loss

 

[Sussex19]

Now you have answers, don't think there was much that could have been done but waiting to see the results also ... I may not understand it as well as others but it's all a learning experience. Sorry for your loss

I don't really understand at this point either.
But I think with those growths there must be an underlying cause, which should get found in the testing.

 

[MaryJanet]

I don't really understand at this point either.
But I think with those growths there must be an underlying cause, which should get found in the testing.

I would say so too.

 

[Sussex19]

The results have come through today.
Mareks, or similar, is the verdict.
Screenshots attached of all the relevant parts.

 

[MaryJanet]

The results have come through today.
Mareks, or similar, is the verdict.
Screenshots attached of all the relevant parts.

So sorry.

 

[NatJ]

The results have come through today.
Mareks, or similar, is the verdict.
Screenshots attached of all the relevant parts.

Thanks for the update I've been curious.

But that's definitely sad news

 

[Eggcessive]

Sorry that it turned out this way, but good that you have some answers. Mareks is mentioned as a probable cause, but lymphoid leukosis is another disease that causes lymphomas.

 

[Perris]

There are a couple of threads and articles devoted to living with Mareks in the flock which you might find useful going forward. I found this one especially good
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-i-learned-to-deal-with-mareks-disease.76944/

 

[Sussex19]

Sorry that it turned out this way, but good that you have some answers. Mareks is mentioned as a probable cause, but lymphoid leukosis is another disease that causes lymphomas.

Thanks!
I was wondering what the other thing is that could cause it, as they said it wasn't 100%.
It doesn't really make much difference I guess, and going by some of symptoms I am more inclined to Mareks.
I know chickens are fine to eat from a Mareks positive flock, but is that the same with lymphoid leukosis?