We are approaching near freezing temps, so mosquitoes are almost nonexistant if not dead for the season. So far, no scratching, though on top of the beak there is a bit of blood, almost like they are scabs.
So I have been doing the B Complex tab since the 20th and have seen no improvement. Is this going to be more of a long term treatment, or should I have seen improvement already if it wasn't something serious?
No, joint is only swollen on the one leg. I give them Nutrena All Flock, or Feather Fixer if that is not available. I do have B-Complex, I'll start cutting some up later today.
I was able to finally get a few good ones. The top one is the swollen hock area, the one beneath that his normal leg. Below are what his feet look like when he is attempting to walk about. Fyi, this is a Marek's positive flock.
My JG roo Beretta is limping on only one leg and not putting any weight on his other.As you can see, he still crows, eats, drinks, and tries to wrestle with the ladies like normal. I see no bumbles, swelling, redness, excessive heat or feel any breaks or dislocations. He is just at a year old...
Very interesting!! I would habe to say yes, the broody hen is Marek's positive. I don't have a brooder per se, but a bin I set up with a heat lamp. I've never had fresh hatched chicks before, will this setup be sufficient should I go ahead with vaccinating them?
Thanks, this is not an easy thing to plan for, and I avoided getting incubators because I want naturally raised chicks. I don't like the idea of seperating them from the hen right after hatching, so I haven't decided yet if I will attempt to vaccinate them or save the vaccine and invest in an...