No Mareks vaccine for chicks

[rides2far]

I purchased 8 chicks from our local feed store. They were already a few days old. They were not vaccinated for Mareks. I know it should be done right away. Can I vaccinate them now, or is it too late. The chicks I ordered from Ideal were vaccinated, BTW.

 

[Judy]

It needs to be done in their first 24 to 36 hours of life. Here is an excellent article:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/the-great-big-giant-mareks-disease-faq

 

[rides2far]

That's what I as afraid of. I imagine that feed stores, who order 100s at a time don't want to pay for shots. I thought it was well worth it for my small order of 20 to have it done. Thanks.