Integrating Flock - Marek's?

[silkiechick05]

Hello,


I have three silkie chicks that aren't vaccinated for marek's.

I will be getting two older Delawares soon and was wondering what the risk of my chicks contracting Marek's would be from the other chicks.

What do i need to do to prevent the disease?

 

[silkiechick05]

Any ideas??

 

[seminolewind]

The risks are high. Older birds can be unsymptomatic carriers. And all your chicks can die from it.
Vaccinate day old chicks or hatchery chicks and keep them separate for 3-6 weeks. There''s no other way.