Silkie can't walk

[kellyloveschad]

Was she vaccinated for Mareks as a chick? Are her toes curled? Are the legs stiff like paralysis? Are they at odd angles? A picture would really help. If she does have Mareks it is HIGHLY contagious and airborn.. this means your flock will likely be carriers of Mareks ( able to transmit the disease to other birds) but it does not mean they will all become symptomatic. Some can carry the disease without getting symptoms. The virus lives on the land for quite a long while. Many live with Mareks in their flock and some decide to breed for resistance, some keep a closed flock, and some vaccinate any new additions to the flock to protect them. If this is done its very wise to keep the vaccinated chick away from exposure ( outside ground adult birds) for at least 6 weeks or longer to allow immunity to build from the vaccine. Immunity is NOT INSTANT. SO keep the newcommer away from exposure while they develop immunity. If you do have Mareks it will be your choice how to continue. Read as much as possible! Knowledge is power in this case. Hope this helps a little. Best wishes

I have a silkie that all the sudden started falling over and cant balance like one I had that had wry neck!!! she eats she drinks and her poop is normal??? someone on a silkie site said mareks but the only thing she has is lose of balance and a little shimmer!! I looked at her feet for bubble foot and she squeezed my finger with both feet!! she seem to keep her footing better in the afternoon!! when I put her away at night her crop is full!! I have her all alone and I am so scare I am going to find her dead in the morning she is fighting so hard to stay alive!!