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Nonnie195

Nonnie195

In the Brooder
6 Years
Apr 27, 2013
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Tennessee
Hello everyone. I just recently acquired eight new chicks, four buff orpingtons and four barred rocks. They are now about eight weeks old and not vaccinated for anything. I started reading many of the posts and have been focusing a lot of time on health related issues. Wow...so many thoughts that now I am really confused. A week ago, I got six splash orpingtons. They are separated from the others, but in the same room. I have no idea what to do about vaccines. The older ones go out every day. The place I got the new ones from said that I could bring all of the birds to him and he would vaccinate them for Merecks. Is that something that I should consider now at their age and exposure to the outside and each other? Also I did not use medicated feed as the person that I got the first birds from did not use it with hers. (On a side note, the coop should be ready by the end of the week.)
 
Hello and welcome ..... so glad you joined BYC

Congrats on all your new chicks :)

I dont have any advice for you on the vaccines. I have never vaccinated my chicks or chickens for anything and have never had a problem

Good idea keeping the newcomers separate from the others. I think others recommend keeping them at least 30 feet apart from each other and for at least 2 to 3 weeks.

Also.....I have heard it suggested that you dont visit the "Emergencies/Diseases" Thread unless you have and emergency that you need help with. It will definitely make your imagination run wild thinking something is wrong with your chicks :)

Good luck to you
 
Greetings from Knasas, Nonnie195, and
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! Pleased you joined our flock! Medicated vs. unmediated is a hot topic on BYC! DDNONIN gave you good advice - read up on it and then decide. Good luck to you!
 
Hello from sunny South Wales in the U.K. I see most if not all, of u are American! Wow, any British chicken people on here? Not that i mind cos i just love my chickens and ducks too. Happy Days. Pleased to meet you all :)
 

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