This is an old thread, but it does have some good information in it. There are numerous causes of lameness in chickens. Besides Marek's, mold toxins, insecticide poisoning, arthritic gout, and lymphotic leucosis can cause leg and walking problems. By the way, the OP states that LL is not contagious. I need to correct that. It's highly contagious and is transmitted by air, direct contact though mating, through feces and dander, and can be transmitted from egg donor to the chick in the egg.
Bumble foot is another cause of lameness and walking problems. This is probably the only one that responds well to treatment.
I'm about to euthanize a hen who appears to be suffering from gout. Though I tried antibiotics, vitamin B and 12 therapy, and Epsom salt soaks and aspirin, she is only getting worse.
When a chicken presents with leg and walking problems, most of the time, culling is the only option if you don't wish to see them suffer.
Bumble foot is another cause of lameness and walking problems. This is probably the only one that responds well to treatment.
I'm about to euthanize a hen who appears to be suffering from gout. Though I tried antibiotics, vitamin B and 12 therapy, and Epsom salt soaks and aspirin, she is only getting worse.
When a chicken presents with leg and walking problems, most of the time, culling is the only option if you don't wish to see them suffer.