Mereks vaccine bantams

[Chey1214]

Does anyone know the dosage amount to vaccinate a bantam with the Mereks vaccine?

 

[Chey1214]

0.2cc is for a “normal chick”

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

I do all chicks the same dose.

 

[2ndTink]

Same dose for all sizes is what I've been instructed. 0.2ml.

 

[Chey1214]

Really??? Ok!! I have read a lot of mixed things! Good to know!

 

[2ndTink]

Really??? Ok!! I have read a lot of mixed things! Good to know!

I've vaccinated 4 batches of chicks (so kinda limited experience) but I've done everything from tiny Ameraucana bantams to some chonky layer chicks, all .2mL and no issues I can detect. My mentor raises bantams and large fowl and does all the same and she's been doing it for several years. It seems like so much for those bantams, but

 

[JessicaChulita]

I've vaccinated 4 batches of chicks (so kinda limited experience) but I've done everything from tiny Ameraucana bantams to some chonky layer chicks, all .2mL and no issues I can detect. My mentor raises bantams and large fowl and does all the same and she's been doing it for several years. It seems like so much for those bantams, but

Hello, I’m new here. I was searching for this information because I don’t know anyone who has vaccinated their Bantams, particularly Serama's. I have to give them the vaccine by tomorrow morning. I just noticed they barely have any fat on the back of their neck to pinch to make a pocket for the injection. Do you have any advice on how you give the vaccine to yours? Is there a trick to do it? This is a new to me.

 

[2ndTink]

Hello, I’m new here. I was searching for this information because I don’t know anyone who has vaccinated their Bantams, particularly Serama's. I have to give them the vaccine by tomorrow morning. I just noticed they barely have any fat on the back of their neck to pinch to make a pocket for the injection. Do you have any advice on how you give the vaccine to yours? Is there a trick to do it? This is a new to me.

You just have to grab the skin, pinch it between your fingers, and give it a pull. You just want the skin, nothing else. Once you tent up the skin, push the needle just under the skin, you don't want to have the needle his muscle, bone, or any blood vessels.

It would be good to practice pulling that skin up before you need to stick a needle in.

 

[JessicaChulita]

You just have to grab the skin, pinch it between your fingers, and give it a pull. You just want the skin, nothing else. Once you tent up the skin, push the needle just under the skin, you don't want to have the needle his muscle, bone, or any blood vessels.

It would be good to practice pulling that skin up before you need to stick a needle in.

I have tried they are so tiny. Thank you for all of your help! It was so helpful. I’m Just a little nervous.

 

[2ndTink]

@JessicaChulita it's not fun or super easy but it is doable. Just take your time and keep your hands steady!