Does Marek's immunity go from hen to egg?

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Jen Powell

Jen Powell

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Mar 12, 2015
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I have 18 chickens (15 hens, 3 roos) and I will be hatching some eggs from them this year. My flock was all vaccinated for Marek's by the hatchery when I got them. Does this immunity they received transfer to their babies? Or will I have to vaccinate the chicks? I will be hatching and brooding in the house. Sorry if this has been answered somewhere before, I've been searching and couldn't find this question answered.

Thank you!!
 
The immunity does not pass to the chicks, you will need to vaccinate them.
The Mareks vaccine has to be administered within 24 hours of hatching.
 

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