mareks for adult birds?

[haff]

I just picked up 3 lovely ladies who are about 1 year old. I am adding them to my flock of 9 ladies who are around 12 weeks old. The 12-week birds were vaccinated by the hatchery, but the three I just picked up have had no vaccinations. So I am thinking it may be a good idea to vaccinate them now. Do I use the same dose as for chicks, or should I up the dose some.

And more perplexing for me. Where do I get the needles for the vaccination? I really don't want to ask around at walmart or anything for needles or somebody might accuse me of being a heroin junky or something. I know several places to buy the vaccine itself, but not the needles. Any ideas?

 

[Stacykins]

I just picked up 3 lovely ladies who are about 1 year old. I am adding them to my flock of 9 ladies who are around 12 weeks old. The 12-week birds were vaccinated by the hatchery, but the three I just picked up have had no vaccinations. So I am thinking it may be a good idea to vaccinate them now. Do I use the same dose as for chicks, or should I up the dose some.

And more perplexing for me. Where do I get the needles for the vaccination? I really don't want to ask around at walmart or anything for needles or somebody might accuse me of being a heroin junky or something. I know several places to buy the vaccine itself, but not the needles. Any ideas?

Not sure about the vaccination itself (my flock is unvaccinated). But needles for livestock are super easy to obtain. Do you have a livestock supply store near you, such as Tractor Supply? Needles and syringes are sold there. I've honestly never gotten asked questions when I need to buy needles and syringes (goat vaccinations, medications, etc.).