Should I vaccinate 2 week old chicks for Marek's

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HeatherMarieR

HeatherMarieR

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Feb 27, 2015
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I have 5 two week old chicks that I hatched out right now. They've been inside the entire time. I just ordered the Marek's vaccine today. I have a sick Cochin rooster right now, but I don't know if it's Marek's or not. Since the chicks probably haven't been exposed to Marek's should I go ahead and vaccinate them?
 
The chicks will need to be kept away from any dust or dander that might carry Mareks for 2-3 weeks after getting vaccinated. Be careful will your biosecurity, handling chicks first in the day, then handling other chickens. Clothing shoes, and even hair might be easily contaminated.
 
Yeah, I was worried about them possibly already coming in contact with it because of my clothes. The rooster does seem to be a little better though so hopefully there's no Marek's at all.
 

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