The Dogmother Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 sorry to hear about that she is very pretty bird her colours are lovly what is she She was a Buff Columbian Wyandotte Bantam, so beautiful and had always been so healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 just caught up with this thread. So sorry about Jude Claret, how upsetting for you and Rosie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Sorry to hear about Jude, she looks a gorgeous girlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Sorry to hear about Jude, Claret. Is it really likely to be Mareks? I thought Mareks had very pronounced symproms with legs sticking out etc? I hope it isn't, as I understand it's very difficult to eradicate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 I didn't want a PM done, but am almost certain that it is Mareks. She was showing gradual paralysis and none of the usual signs of a stroke. The rest of the flock are fine and healthy... most flocks have it in their systems (transmitted from wild birds) and most never exhibit any symptoms at all, or at the most just look slightly unwell for a bit. I have disinfected everything and am keeping a watchful eye on them - the incubation period is a week, so I shall know if any of them are going to come down with it. Thanks for your concern guys. FYI, if you have hybrids, they are most likely to have been vaccinated against it when they were hatched - the Omlet birds certainly are, so it's pretty rare. I've only ever seen it once before myself. I am lucky in that my vet is one of the country's leading avian experts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Sorry for your loss Claret, Mrs B and Daphne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Can't believe I missed this, Clare. I am so sorry to hear about Jude . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I missed this too, Clare. So sorry to hear about Jude. What a shame. You definitely did the right thing, though. I'm sure she's busy scratcing around in chook heaven right now. *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brown Clan Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Just found this thread am soo sorry to hear about your losses My thoughts are with you Claret and Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Sorry to hear about your girls Claret and Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Sorry to hear about your loss. She was very beautiful Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Thnak you all, I picked up some new babies yesterday and have posted piccies in the chickens section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Clare im so sorry i missed this Love and hugs coming your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
