Quarantine: how I kept the hens safe from Marek's

I'm so glad you shared this experience, and I'm sorry you ultimately lost two of the pullets. It just emphasizes the importance of quarantine before introducing new birds. I do appreciate the simplicity of how you split chores between the two groups (with your usual shower/change in between). However, I wonder how you would handle things if there was an emergency in the pullet pen during the day. Would you just shower/change again, or did you have another backup plan?

Very detailed and informational article. The steps on quarantine were especially helpful.

I would like to add: If testing for Marek's, there should be more than one test on more than one chicken as false negatives can happen. On the exposed pullet, a second test done by another vet or company should be done to ensure that she didn't have a false negative.

Very good article on quarantining from personal experience. And the need for it, especially if the chickens come from a breeder who keeps many chickens in cramped cages with small runs. The same counts for chickens coming from a person who buys and sells chickens.
Buying hatchery eggs is another way to keep your existing flock secure.

Article well describes the steps taken to prevent the spread of disease.

A good explanation of several biosecurity procedures usable for most any situation when chickens are ill.