When ordering chicks from a hatchery is it important to have them vaccinated for Mareks disease? This is my first time ordering from a hatchery and I am new to the chicken raising. Suggestions??
Glad to hear good comments about MPC on here. Was trying to find a hatchery where I can order more Australorp chicks from. My five girls were just killed by a dog. Very upset. Finishing up on building the coop and had them in a temporary covered pen. Going to finish the coop anyway and get more...
Thank you, hallerlake. I really appreciate the information. I didn't want to put it too close to the woods, because you never know when something is coming out. But I wasn't too sure about having it close to the house either. My husband doesn't want to have foul smells around. I already...
I am just starting out too. Just picked up 5 Australorp chicks on Sunday. They will be 3 weeks old this Wednesday. Already planned the coop design from the wonderful index supplied here. The thunderstorms this week have put a damper (no pun intended) on getting started on the build. I haven't...