Weeg
Enabler
I stumbled across a BYC post from last year asking about Mareks resistant chicken breeds. It got me thinking and now I have a few questions. Heres the thread- https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/mareks-resistant-chickens-experience.1484481/
The OP posted a link talking about a study showing that Fayoumi and other Egyptian breeds were resistant to Mareks. Someone on that thread also said that Naked Necks were resistant. Is this true? The study seemed to be a good source, but I'm not entirely sure.
Also, if those breeds are resistant, what exactly does that mean. Does it mean they wont get it/can't be carriers for life. Or does it mean they can become infected carriers for life, but not show symptoms?
A friend of mine is starting using her small flock to start a breeding business coming Spring, and we're looking into adding more breeds. I thought I'd look into it since that would be a cool breed to add/sell.
Thanks for the help, I appreciate everyone helping to clear up the topic on this. Thank you!
The OP posted a link talking about a study showing that Fayoumi and other Egyptian breeds were resistant to Mareks. Someone on that thread also said that Naked Necks were resistant. Is this true? The study seemed to be a good source, but I'm not entirely sure.
Also, if those breeds are resistant, what exactly does that mean. Does it mean they wont get it/can't be carriers for life. Or does it mean they can become infected carriers for life, but not show symptoms?
A friend of mine is starting using her small flock to start a breeding business coming Spring, and we're looking into adding more breeds. I thought I'd look into it since that would be a cool breed to add/sell.
Thanks for the help, I appreciate everyone helping to clear up the topic on this. Thank you!