I have three 5 week (Silver Laced Orpington) & 6 week (Easter Egger) old chicks that I want to vaccinate against Mareks before I move them outside to join my small flock of already Mareks-vaccinated chickens (They are 3 years old now).
I recently found out Newcastle Disease is rampant right now in Southern California (where I reside). I want to vaccinate both my older flock AND my 5/6 week old chicks against Newcastle as well.
1) Does it matter what age the chickens are for vaccination against Newcastle?
2) Can I vaccinate my 5/6 week old chicks for Newcastle at the same time as the Mareks vaccine or should I space out the two separate vaccinations?
3) How long should I wait before introducing my chicks to my older flock after vaccinating them?
4) What is the best brand of Newcastle disease vaccine to purchase?
5) Is it necessary to regularly vaccinate chickens against Newcastle disease and, if so, how often?
6) What is your favorite way to vaccinate against Newcastle disease and why?
I am Still new to this area of things, so any advice would be well appreciated.
Thank you.
I recently found out Newcastle Disease is rampant right now in Southern California (where I reside). I want to vaccinate both my older flock AND my 5/6 week old chicks against Newcastle as well.
1) Does it matter what age the chickens are for vaccination against Newcastle?
2) Can I vaccinate my 5/6 week old chicks for Newcastle at the same time as the Mareks vaccine or should I space out the two separate vaccinations?
3) How long should I wait before introducing my chicks to my older flock after vaccinating them?
4) What is the best brand of Newcastle disease vaccine to purchase?
5) Is it necessary to regularly vaccinate chickens against Newcastle disease and, if so, how often?
6) What is your favorite way to vaccinate against Newcastle disease and why?
I am Still new to this area of things, so any advice would be well appreciated.
Thank you.