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Consider getting genetically resistant birds. I went with Egyptian Fayoumis. I currently have one rooster, 4 hens and 5 crossbred roosters/cockerels. I figure that if I cross them with my resistant Amish barnyards they will hopefully increase resistance in my flock. As for vaccinating, I will...

I can only speak from my experience in Missouri. But. From all I've read states that Marek's can remain in dirt and on property for 7 years and is virtually impossible to get rid of. One article I read said that it is so prevalent in the US that if ever flock was tested they would show that they...

You have to understand that I was losing a LOT of birds, sometimes 2 a week. I went from a flock of almost 40 birds to something like 22 in a matter of months. New chicks would mature, thrive, then suddenly before their first birthday, grow sick and die. When I hated 11 Amish barnyard crosses...

Thanks for the tag, @Wyorp Rock. @WeeRadish, I am so sorry to hear that you are having to deal with Marek's in your flock. I've been dealing with it for almost 5 years now and yes, it is a game changer but one that you can deal with. My original flock came from an NPIP breeder who bred for...