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Diseases seem to not phase me as much anymore. And knowledge is power. I panicked at the possibility of having euthanized a chicken I could have treated.If the lameness was due to the pressure of an egg, getting the egg out will resolve it.
I didn't mean to alarm you with the possibility of another virus. Lymphoid leucosis (LL) is even more common in flocks than Marek's. Lameness is usually one of the first signs, and first symptoms show up from age five months to a year. Most often, though, chickens develop resistance when exposed early. Most owners of flocks that carry LL never even know it's there.
I recently did a vitamin treatment in their water. It was a short one and only 1 waterer contained it with access to fresh untreated water to be sure I am not overdosing. I do this every couple of months to help support their nerves and health overall seeing as they have underlying diseases. I’ve been using it for over a year with no issues in the past. Should I stop this practice?