- Jun 5, 2009
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Hi - I'm new to the site. I have a 4-5 month old silky girl that came down with paralysis of her legs gradually. At first she stumbled a bit, then spent most of her time squatting with her head to the ground. She now has no control of her legs, although she can move them. I have to direct her to her feed and water and hold her up while she eats/drinks. At first I thought it might be botulism, but she never lost control of her neck and didn't have diarrhea. I'm thinking at this point that's it's probably Marek's.
I have her isolated from my other chickens, but I don't know how contagious she might be. I have 2 two-month old chicks that are also kept inside, although not in the same container. I have a very small house w/multiple animals and only have one room where I can keep the chickens safely.
Should I keep babies away from my sick girl? Is keeping them in the same bedroom dangerous? I can't go through this with again with another chick...
I have her isolated from my other chickens, but I don't know how contagious she might be. I have 2 two-month old chicks that are also kept inside, although not in the same container. I have a very small house w/multiple animals and only have one room where I can keep the chickens safely.
Should I keep babies away from my sick girl? Is keeping them in the same bedroom dangerous? I can't go through this with again with another chick...