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  1. spiritpots

    Marek's question regarding purchasing chicks vs. pullets

    I have been raising a small flock of chickens for three years and have purchased all of my chickens at 6-8 weeks of age from the same breeder who does not vaccinate for Marek's. Due to the size of my coop I keep my flock at about seven chickens but over the past three years I have had to add new...
  2. filmcmahon

    how to prevent mareks in 7 month olds

    hello everyone. tomorrow evening we will be euthanzing Ellie because she cannot walk, is very sick and obviously has Marek’s. None of my hens (5 others) have been vaccinated and i really don’t want them to catch the disease. if anything, what can i do to prevent them from getting it? we are...
  3. hunthaven

    Marek's again . . .

    About a month ago, I lost two 20-week olds to Marek's--at least the vet and I were pretty sure that's what it was. I knew that the virus was in my flock, but ALL of my hens had been vaccinated, so I was hoping for the best. I now have two older hens who have just reached the POL, and they are...
  4. B

    Question about Marek's Vaccine (couldn't find answer on FAQ)

    So, I've decided to vaccinate my upcoming chicks for Marek's. I'm ordering the needed needles and such, but am hesitant with the vaccine itself. Since it is a live virus, how long will it live before it gets too old to use? There's one for about $34, but it is for 1000 dosages when I'm currently...
  5. Cassie Shattuck

    Looking for Marek's vaccine

    Our first set of incubated eggs are due to hatch next week. Our flock has been battling Marek's disease for about a year so I want to vaccinate. However, it's on back order at our local store so I am scrambling to find some in time. Is there a place to order online that isn't killer expensive...
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