- Jul 4, 2014
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My dear hen Rudie is suspected to have Marek’s Disease (our vets opinion). She started with an impacted crop which I helped heal, and things seemed back to normal for her until one of her legs gave out. Tumors were found in her abdomen and she has days where she can get around slowly and others where she mostly lays down (she is on anti-inflammatory medicine to help bring down swelling). She is now separated from the flock as her rival for top chicken pecked her at head overnight. My sweet girl is still otherwise her cuddly self and is eating/drinking pretty well though she is thin. Does anyone have any advice on how to care for her? I realize she may not have much more time but I want to make whatever time she has left full of love. She is hanging out with me as I type this and chowing down on her feed. Thanks in advance for your help!