Has anyone used the Cocci vaccination?

[tazcat70]

I didn't want to hijack a thread so I was just wondering if anyone had done the vaccination instead of medicated chick feed?

Tonya

 

[chicken crazy]

I'm getting my next birds vaccinated against cocci and mereks. My hatchery does it for a fair rate before the chicks leave the hatchery. I'm also adding Polytonine A Complex to their water which is a natural multi vitamin for the first 7 days to give them a boost. I've grown very skeptical of what the industry tells and the things they don't say. I've researched a lot.

 

[jimnjay]

I was wondering the same thing. I ordered the vaccine for my next batch of chicks that are due to hatch in 12 days. I would like to know if anyone else has any experience with it. I sure hope it works. It will save lots of worry and trips to the vet with samples.

 

[silkiechicken]

Never tried it but you do have to make sure you don't get medicated feed as I hear they counteract each other. As for if the vaccine works, probably depends on the area. I've had one issue with cocci, but that was correlated very well with a sudden change in weather. Heavy rain after being brooded off the dirt so no immunity built up.

As with all meds. I am sure it works, but there will be always exceptions. Like the flu vaccine, people get it get the flu from the vaccine, and can easily get a strain of the flu that was not in the vaccine.

 

[Wildsky]

Nope.

 

[tazcat70]

Thanks everyone!

Tonya

 

[cherndon712]

Where would I get this vacc? I would love to get some, as my current birds were vaccinated before I got them so I don't feed medicated feed!

 

[MTtroutwithwings]

The order I got last July 2nd of 27 peeps were all vaccinated against cocci and mereks before shipping and I HIGHLY recommend it! No hassles, no worries. Just be sure NOT to feed them medicated feed afterward or it will void the vaccines.

Lori

 

[jimnjay]

You can buy the vaccine at First State Vet Supply and Peter Brown is extreamly helpful in letting you know how to use it. There is also a good forum on Health Issues FeatherFanciers.

 

[cherndon712]

How many chicks will the one bottle vaccinate?