Silkies in trouble!!

[Chickiboo]

a couple weeks ago I had a silkie develope wry neck, we culled her but then another one is beginning to develope it. Another one is having trouble keeping balanced and seems to struggle walking.
Is this mareks disease?
Can it be treated?
Or do I need to start over.?

 

[coach723]

I'm so sorry this is happening. I think your best option is to have one necropsied so that you know for sure. I don't have silkies, but they are known for being prone to Marek's. A necropsy will answer with certainty and then you will be able to decide what to do going forward.
Here are some resources:
https://poultrykeeper.com/blog/diseases-common-to-silkies/
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/nahln/downloads/all_nahln_lab_list.pdf
http://www.metzerfarms.com/PoultryLabs.cfm

 

[Chickiboo]

ok, thank you so much!!
Do you know if the meat can still be eaten?

 

[coach723]

Since I don't know for certain what you are dealing with, I can't say. I personally don't eat meat from birds that are sick.