Tag Archives: Marek's Disease

A New Home

Posted on October 24, 2020 by RT

After I noticed the roosters getting better, I started looking for a more permanent shelter to build for them. A rabbit cage with a tarp to provide protection from the weather was fine when we were just waiting for them … Continue reading →

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Escape!

Posted on October 17, 2020 by RT

Today, I looked out the window and saw: Roosters in the yard! Apparently they are feeling better.

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Chicken Update

Posted on October 12, 2020 by RT

It’s been about three week’s since I realized Blondie and Dotty have Marek’s Disease. Marek’s Disease is pretty much an automatic death sentence in a large flock. Through additional research, though, I found that occasionally a chicken will live. A … Continue reading →

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Disaster Strikes!

Posted on October 3, 2020 by RT

The coop continues to evolve but things are on the rails now. Just as I was ready to start purchasing supplies for the extended run, I noticed the two Cream Legbar Roosters (Blondie and Dotty) were sitting down at every … Continue reading →

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