scarlettohara Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I have an appt for 10 30 at the vet but just wanted some ideas before I go. Found my bluebelle huddled on the run floor this am - she is limping and that leg is completely floppy, her opposite wing is hanging down. Not eating or drinking, her tummy is not swollen and can't feel an egg, no rattling or watery nose or eyes. Ideas ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I have an appt for 10 30 at the vet but just wanted some ideas before I go. Found my bluebelle huddled on the run floor this am - she is limping and that leg is completely floppy, her opposite wing is hanging down. Not eating or drinking, her tummy is not swollen and can't feel an egg, no rattling or watery nose or eyes. Ideas ? Where did you get her from? Most breeders Vaccinate for Mareks on Day 1. You should double check their vaccination programme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 Got her last year from Golden Valley Poultry, she is about 18 months old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 She is vaccinated but have a feeling that doesn't always mean they can't get it, will let u know what vet says. She has just eaten some rice so am now wondering if could be a sprain or break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Sounds like it to me... sorry The Marek's vaccine is (apparently) notorious for not 'taking', in an ideal world it should be repeated after 6 months, but the cost for a few backyard hens would be prohibitive. Although Marek's is one of those background diseases in most flocks, it rarely rears it's head unless a hen is otherwise poorly or stressed (say by a bad moult). Quarantine her (bit late now though), it is rare but they can pull through. Sadly the outlook afterwards isn't good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 No bit late for quarantine, she is in a cat carrier in the house now. They all fr together so not much I can do really, she is not moulting but yesterday she was quieter than usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 It's a herpes virus, which lays dormant in hens and their environment, and (much like our human cold sores) only comes to light when they are stressed. There's not much you can do except to make sure that they are all healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 Broken leg (I did think it was very floppy) and a bad break too. RIP Hebe/Hermia you were an excellent chicken She had a last meal of rice which she loved and I gave her a big kiss. I am however relieved that I don't have Mareks in my flock, have no idea how she did it but think heard the fox last night so may have spooked them all. Very glad my upped defences are working though as no sign of digging anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I'm sorry to hear that Scarlett, but glad that it isn't Marek's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 Yes things happen Surely I have to have some good luck soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Crikey, sorry to read about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Sorry to hear about your girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Sorry Sara. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 What a rotten thing to happen, so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Sorry to hear about your girl, poor baby. Glad it wasn't Marek's though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
