Weak leg issues

[yoopergirl1211]

Thanks. She's not eating now. Been giving her droppers of water. I read more about mercks. Her legs are just week not locked up. Does that still lean towards it?. Her eyes are normal still. Im not sure what to do if it is mercks.

 

[Eggcessive]

Mareks disease can have many different symptoms. There are 4 types-- the type that affects the nerves which may cause weakness or paralysis in one or both legs or wings; the type that causes tumors in internal organs; one that causes skin lesions and tumors; and the type that can cause eye color changes, pupil size changes, and blindness. Sometimes you may only see one type or symptom. It can cause subtle changes or sudden paralysis and death. Some will eat readily, while others starve themselves. It can take some time to watch her. Some get better, only later to get worse.

 

[yoopergirl1211]

I've never had to deal with this before. Im freaking out a bit. She was vaccinated as a chick too. Should I make her a slibg then or wait to see if she makes it another day.

 

[yoopergirl1211]

She passed

 

[yoopergirl1211]

She passed

 

[rjohns39]

So very sorry for your loss

 

[yoopergirl1211]

Thank you.

 

[sbhkma]

I am so sorry. Since you've lost so many birds it's probably a good idea to get a necropst done so you know what you're dealing with and can address it appropriately It sucks to lose birds, especially when we care so much

 

[yoopergirl1211]

Luckily the other ones I lost weren't related to this. Most were either from shipping or accidents and a mean turkey. First time for this. No one else is sick yet. I want to send it out but with my schedule not sure if I can ship till Tue.

 

[Eggcessive]

I am very sorry that you lost her. A necropsy could give you a diagnosis if you ask for Mareks testing as well. The body must be refrigerated and shipped or taken on ice packs to the state vet or poultry lab on Monday AM. One of these links below should be the right one to contact:

Diagnostic Laboratory New Bolton Center
382 West Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348-1692 Phone: (610) 444-5800
Fax: (610) 444-5387
Diagnostic Laboratory
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802 Phone: (814) 863-0837
Fax: (814) 865-3907
Diagnostic Laboratory
State Veterinary Laboratory 2305 North Cameron Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110 Phone: (717) 787-8808
Fax: (717) 772-3895