What do you do to prevent Marecks

[Amfibus]

I have lost 5 silkies over the past two months. They were not all in the same pen but close. They became lathargic and can't hold their heads up. I give them sav-a-chick by syring. I have almost 40 chickens of all ages. 2 that died were what I call teenagers and 3 that were older.

Can anyone help me figure out what is going on.

 

[leadwolf1]

The next one that dies I would recommend having a necropsy done. Most state extensions have a vet that will perform them for free or for just a small fee. That way, you will know exactly what you are dealing with. So sorry for all your losses

As for Marek's, the only prevention is immunization that is given at one day of age. Marek's is everywhere, in the soil and air. I read somewhere that if your chicken breaths, it has been exposed to Marek's. Good quality feed, low stress and good sanitary practices are all ways to help combat Marek's.