Shoulder injury or infection?

[5C2k1H]

There's terrible that you are having so much trouble.
Do you think this is related to what was going on with your other 2?

Apparently not, the first presented with curled feet and the vet said Marek's or metal poisoning. The flock has been vaccinated for Mareks and the others haven't had similar symtoms. The 2nd had runny green poo and was looking quite sick but a dose of antibiotics cleared up very quickly. Now this....

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Apparently not, the first presented with curled feet and the vet said Marek's or metal poisoning. The flock has been vaccinated for Mareks and the others haven't had similar symtoms. The 2nd had runny green poo and was looking quite sick but a dose of antibiotics cleared up very quickly. Now this....

I'm sorry, that's bad news.

Chickens that have been vaccinated for Marek's can still become infected by the virus and become ill. Sometimes a bird may have a weaker immune system or it's possible the vaccine didn't take as well. Having Marek's in a flock can be heartbreaking since it presents in so many different ways.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Good gravy, that looks painful! Poor little thing...

Keep us posted. I sure hope your luck turns around. And your chicken's luck, too, for that matter!

 

[5C2k1H]

Good gosh yes. If you have access to a vet, I would definitely call.

Poor thing.

If that joint is open she’ll need surgery to remove the wing.
And antibiotics. And extended care as she heals.

Please keep us posted by updating after you’ve taken her!

Still would love to see clearer pics.
If you’re taking them with your phone, tap the screen right where the wound is so the lens focuses right there.
Don’t zoom. It’s much clearer if you don’t.
And if you are using an Iphone, (all but the new 10), the selfie camera isn’t quite as good as the forward facing camera.

I'll clean it out and post some more photos and let you guys know what the vet says.

Sooooo...the vet put Charcoal to sleep.
He said it was a burst abscess but Charcoal was also really underweight. I could have opted for an operation and antibiotics but with the possibility of it being subcutaneous Mareks I didn't think it was worth putting her through that possibly for nothing. I guess I will now just have to wait and see how the rest of the flock go, they are all different heritage breeds so I guess some will be more prone to Mareks than the others....if that is what the issue is

 

[5C2k1H]

Thanks everyone !!!!!!!!!

 

[nightowl223]

Sooooo...the vet put Charcoal to sleep.
He said it was a burst abscess but Charcoal was also really underweight. I could have opted for an operation and antibiotics but with the possibility of it being subcutaneous Mareks I didn't think it was worth putting her through that possibly for nothing. I guess I will now just have to wait and see how the rest of the flock go, they are all different heritage breeds so I guess some will be more prone to Mareks than the others....if that is what the issue is

I only just now read this thread, but you have my deep sympathy for the loss of your featherbaby. I know it's always sad to lose one, especially when you are trying so hard to save them.

 

[Banditschickens]

 

[staceyj]

Sooooo...the vet put Charcoal to sleep.
He said it was a burst abscess but Charcoal was also really underweight. I could have opted for an operation and antibiotics but with the possibility of it being subcutaneous Mareks I didn't think it was worth putting her through that possibly for nothing. I guess I will now just have to wait and see how the rest of the flock go, they are all different heritage breeds so I guess some will be more prone to Mareks than the others....if that is what the issue is

Oh dear. Sad news. I’m so sorry for the loss of charcoal. I’m hoping for the best outcome for your flock and that you hit a peaceful patch that lasts a good long time. Have you read the mareks “handbook” from the learning center? It full of good info. I’ll put a link here for you to look at when you feel like it.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-great-big-giant-mareks-disease-faq.66077/

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Sooooo...the vet put Charcoal to sleep.
He said it was a burst abscess but Charcoal was also really underweight. I could have opted for an operation and antibiotics but with the possibility of it being subcutaneous Mareks I didn't think it was worth putting her through that possibly for nothing. I guess I will now just have to wait and see how the rest of the flock go, they are all different heritage breeds so I guess some will be more prone to Mareks than the others....if that is what the issue is

I'm so sorry to hear about Charcoal

It did cross my mind that it could be from subcutaneous form of Marek's when you mentioned what was going on with the others, but I was hoping it may have been from injury.

Did you and your vet discuss whether it was worth getting a formal necropsy and testing performed at your state lab for confirmation of Marek's? Depends on what state you live in, testing can be reasonable.

 

[casportpony]

I'm very sorry for your loss.