purple comb discoloration, underweight, no appetite, strange behavior

[azygous]

I'm suspicious there is an avian virus involved here, since you recently lost another hen to this, and it sure does seem to be the same symptoms.

When I have such a thing happening in my flock, and it's been an ongoing thing since I have lymphoid leucosis in my flock. When a sick chicken gets to the point of no return, I bundle her up for a long ride to my state lab. They take her from me and euthanize her and do an immediate necropsy. I get the results by the time I get back home three hours later.

This is your state lab.
Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

1800 Denison Ave, Manhattan, KS 66506

785-532-5650 or 866-512-5650 | [email protected]

 

[ashlkfnl]

I'm suspicious there is an avian virus involved here, since you recently lost another hen to this, and it sure does seem to be the same symptoms.

When I have such a thing happening in my flock, and it's been an ongoing thing since I have lymphoid leucosis in my flock. When a sick chicken gets to the point of no return, I bundle her up for a long ride to my state lab. They take her from me and euthanize her and do an immediate necropsy. I get the results by the time I get back home three hours later.

This is your state lab.
Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

1800 Denison Ave, Manhattan, KS 66506

785-532-5650 or 866-512-5650 | [email protected]

sounds good. i guess i’ll let it run through my flock, whatever it is. i’ve lost 4 chickens to it, so i don’t think there is much i can do. maybe start new when they’re all gone. thank you for your help!!!

 

[azygous]

I could be one of two viruses. They each require much different waiting periods before it's safe to bring in a new flock.

If it's lymphoid leucosis, the virus is usually gone from the environment in a few weeks. On the other hand, Marek's requires a year minimum to be safe. Getting a necropsy to confirm what agent is at work is very wise and can safe a lot of time and effort.

 

[ashlkfnl]

I could be one of two viruses. They each require much different waiting periods before it's safe to bring in a new flock.

If it's lymphoid leucosis, the virus is usually gone from the environment in a few weeks. On the other hand, Marek's requires a year minimum to be safe. Getting a necropsy to confirm what agent is at work is very wise and can safe a lot of time and effort.

i’ll see what i can do! thank you so so much for all your help.