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Confirmed she had Mareks. I lost one of my Silkies last week as well... found her laying in the sun and she wouldn't eat or drink, and could barely stand even being inside for a day. I took her for euthanization and necropsy and they show presumptive Mareks for her as well. I'm down to 4 chickens 
now (and of course the rooster who will never get sick but I cannot relocate) 8 years we have had chickens with no issues from feedstore chicks. This year I got chicks from a NPIP breeder with Mareks vaccines, and we've lost 4 now. I did also get feedstore chicks this year, so its likely from that source. They are supposed to be vaccinated, but who knows. Hoping to keep my remaining birds
now (and of course the rooster who will never get sick but I cannot relocate) 8 years we have had chickens with no issues from feedstore chicks. This year I got chicks from a NPIP breeder with Mareks vaccines, and we've lost 4 now. I did also get feedstore chicks this year, so its likely from that source. They are supposed to be vaccinated, but who knows. Hoping to keep my remaining birds
