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@dawg53 , I don't really suspect cocci because there's no blood in her stool - I've been led to believe this is one of the primary symptoms but correct me if I'm wrong. She got preventative feed as a chick as well - I know this isn't a guarantee against it, but it does make it less likely.
@rebrascora I agree that Marek's is a possibility, but I feel like if any of my hens were to catch it, it wouldn't have been her. I have two much smaller hens, one of which recently went through a bout of respiratory infection (but with the help of some antibiotics worked through it, luckily) and the other of which is naturally thin. She's not related to those two though, but even amongst her four sisters she isn't the smallest. None of them have been vaccinated though so its possible. Should I worry about the other hens catching it from her? And yes, she is getting very thin. I'm not sure I want to force her through this whole ordeal for much longer. As far as a second deworming, I think I'll try it as a last-ditch effort. It's going to take at least a week for this new medication to get here anyway, so she might not last until then.
Tomorrow marks the first day of isolation. I think it'll be best for her so she can get more food and time to herself. Luckily none of the girls have given her any trouble, but I still think their running around is tiring her out. I've set up for her a large pen with grass, with one side against the fence of the large run so she can still see her flock. She hasn't been following them around much, mostly keeps to herself, so I don't think this course of action will stress her out much more. It's a really nice portable run structure I already built awhile ago so it's very solid. I've also nailed plywood sheets to each side to keep any wind out and make her feel more safe (plus I don't want my dog pestering her). And this way, she can get all the goodies she wants with no competition. She's going to get an absolute buffet!
@rebrascora I agree that Marek's is a possibility, but I feel like if any of my hens were to catch it, it wouldn't have been her. I have two much smaller hens, one of which recently went through a bout of respiratory infection (but with the help of some antibiotics worked through it, luckily) and the other of which is naturally thin. She's not related to those two though, but even amongst her four sisters she isn't the smallest. None of them have been vaccinated though so its possible. Should I worry about the other hens catching it from her? And yes, she is getting very thin. I'm not sure I want to force her through this whole ordeal for much longer. As far as a second deworming, I think I'll try it as a last-ditch effort. It's going to take at least a week for this new medication to get here anyway, so she might not last until then.
Tomorrow marks the first day of isolation. I think it'll be best for her so she can get more food and time to herself. Luckily none of the girls have given her any trouble, but I still think their running around is tiring her out. I've set up for her a large pen with grass, with one side against the fence of the large run so she can still see her flock. She hasn't been following them around much, mostly keeps to herself, so I don't think this course of action will stress her out much more. It's a really nice portable run structure I already built awhile ago so it's very solid. I've also nailed plywood sheets to each side to keep any wind out and make her feel more safe (plus I don't want my dog pestering her). And this way, she can get all the goodies she wants with no competition. She's going to get an absolute buffet!
