Anyone with Barnevelder Chickens?

[bobshere]

I have been reading that Barnevelder chickens are very prone to Mareks disease, suggesting that they should be vaccinated. Anyone with Barnvelders who can confirm this?
Thanks

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I keep quite a few barnevelder, and I have an occasional Mareks bird in young chicks. Never have my barnevelder been one of them. Vaccinate if you wish. If you vaccinate any birds they all need to be vaccinated. Since I occasionally hatch chicks I personally will never vaccinate, and prefer to cull those showing symptoms, and encourage natural immunity.