marek's

  1. L

    Does this chicken look like it has mareks

    I am stressing out because I had a rooster in my flock that has this leg, I thought it was just broken but I’m not sure if it is mareks now. I am worried about my chickens that I am bringing to fair in a week now.
  2. A

    Hen won’t stand or walk; tumbles when she does

    Hi there! I’m a first time flock owner. All of my girls are about a year and a half now, I have 4 ameracaunas that I got as chicks (unvaccinated). The seeming leader of the flock, Joyce, has been acting odd since at least Monday 6/5, but probably Sunday, too. When I found her, she was mostly...
  3. U

    Mareks or Eggbound Pullet, or something else?

    Hi all, We were just starting to get our first eggs from some Australorp chicks last week. The eggs had soft shells and the girls were eating them 🤦‍♂️. Then on the weekend (14.5.23) I noticed one of the pullets laying down a lot - she is probably the smallest of the 3 chicks and is the only...
  4. uisceros

    Vet suspects Marek’s - what to do??

    Hi all, I have a ten month old Serama rooster that has been acting odd. It seems like one of his wings is paralyzed, and he’s off balance. He still eats and drinks, but has lost weight. I bought him from a local breeder, so I don’t believe he was vaccinated (though most of my flock is) I...
  5. amynw

    Suddenly “off” chick leg? Injury or disease

    Hello, we purchased 6 Silver Laced chicks from rural king this last Sunday (1 week ago today). I’m assuming they’re no more than 2 weeks old. About 2 days ago I noticed 1 chicks leg was “off”. Balance was off, and it seems to be bending the opposite way but not at the knee, it seems like the...
  6. miss_shickenchit

    Just completed my $3000 dream coop and planned to move young flock in. Now one has Marek’s. Now what…

    Based on hours of reading last night, I’m about 99% sure our 8 week old Speckled Sussex has Marek’s. If you could read below and give me your best thoughts on what to do next in my situation, I would absolutely appreciate it. I’m realistic but also…my babies… Context: I’m new to this chicken...
  7. ArizonaChick9

    Marek’s Disease or Reproductive Cancer? | backyard Necropsy Photos | graphic

    I have suspected that my flock had Marek’s Disease for a few months, and I suspect who introduced it. One of my girls shows signs of ocular Marek’s, but we noticed a year after we got her, so our whole flock has been exposed. Fast forward to today: we have an Easter egged with ascites (water...
  8. C

    Potential Marek’s Deaths - NEED HELP

    Hey all, long time lurker + first time poster. Our small farm has been keeping a flock that’s fluctuated from 6-36 for the last 2 years, and currently our numbers consist of: - 10 (now 9) established flock, 8 of which unknown vaccine status & 2 40 week old hens unvaccinated for marek’s. Our...
  9. C

    2 Very sick chickens possible Mareks disease - please help!!

    Hi. I have two very sick chickens at the moment. It started yesterday with one of them, we came home and she was lethargic, unable to walk and was struggling to lift her head. Came home again today and found the same thing with her (half) sister. The first one was able to drink from a dropper on...
  10. zimileih

    Mareks in other avian species?

    Does anyone know if there is any research on mareks in psittaciformes? Has anyone had anecdotal experience with this?
  11. krissyweso

    It's Marek's. How long does she have?

    I was wondering if any of you who've had chickens with Marek's could enlighten me: 1. How long since first seeing signs of paralysis do you see it start to spread to other extremities (it has just been her right foot for three weeks)? 2. How long since first seeing signs of paralysis does...
  12. Jaxx2

    Handling guilt over chicken loss

    (I wasn't too sure where to post this rant of a thread. If it should be taken down please let me know) My 6 month old porcelain d'uccle rooster has been battling marek's disease most of his life. After he lost the ability to stand two months ago I've been taking care of him hand and foot...
  13. WhiskeyShadow

    If its not Mareks, what could it be?

    After my first 2 deaths this spring, I've had necropsy's done. Each came back with tumor growths and 'most possibly Mareks'. I had PCR tests done for Mareks & ALV. Both came back negative. I know I've had coccidiosis several times this year, I can't seem to shake it. But I've lost as many young...
  14. B

    Chicken might have Marek's Disease, help!

    Hi all, Just got a few new chickens from a buddy after 4 of ours had gotten killed by a fox. Noticed that it was acting blind when it got home and now I think it has Marek's Disease. So my questions are: 1. Is it Marek's or something else? 2. Should I euthanize both of them and then just wait...
  15. DumbCluckGangMama

    Marek's...?

    I have a chick who is about a month old. Yesterday morning I saw she was having trouble standing and being weak. Just now I noticed some things that might be tumors? One pupil looks elongated, but it is hard to tell since her eyes are so dark. She is still eating some and drinking electrolyte...
  16. le_bwah

    So my quail flock has Marek's...

    In the last few months, about a third of my flock has developed unilateral muscle wasting followed by total paralysis of one leg. Weakness seems to come and go before becoming permanent. No cloudy eyes, no cutaneous signs. I spoke to an avian pathologist with my state who seemed 100%...
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  17. froggyphore

    can a hen get mareks from incubating eggs from a mareks infected hen?

    I eventually would like to have my girls raise some chicks, but have no interest in a rooster atm. if i bought fertilized eggs from another flock that was infected with mareks could the hen caring for them get infected? could i hatch the eggs indoors and give them to the broody hen? tyia
  18. spiritpots

    Possible Marek's and not shell-less eggs after all??

    I hope someone is able to help figure out what is going on with my 12 month old Easter Egger Olivia, who has been laying eggs with only a yolk for the past week. I posted this a few days ago in the forum relating to egg laying but am now wondering if her symptoms may be related to Marek's. I got...
  19. L

    Living with Marek's: Need real life experience

    I've researched for six months after our diagnosis. I've leaned on our poultry department at our local university, top scientists, and local extension offices. I'm a prof, myself. And here's the one thing I cannot find anywhere: How do we live with it if we decide not to cull?? Half of my...
  20. L

    Living With Mareks: And Yes, that's my introduction, sadly.

    We raised bantams and Marans for 10 years. Regretfully, we brought in a chicken with Marek's and my heart is broken. I've researched for six months after our diagnosis. I've leaned on our poultry department at our local university, top scientists, and local extension offices. I'm a prof...
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