Tag: Marek's Disease

A New Home

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 to die but certainly… Continue Reading “A New Home”

Escape!

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

Chicken Update

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 survivor would still be… Continue Reading “Chicken Update”

Disaster Strikes!

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 opportunity and often just… Continue Reading “Disaster Strikes!”