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[Wynette]

I vaccinate all my chicks that I hatch for Mareks. I've done this for about a year now, thought I've never had a confirmed case - it's just very prevalent, and easy for them to catch.

You can get the vaccine at First State Vet Supply online: http://www.firststatevetsupply.com/

It's a sub-cu injection behind their neck. Super easy to do.

 

[JestersEye]

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Thanks for the quick reply! I'm ordering what I need right now.

Is Newcastle disease typically something that backyard breeders need to worry about, or is the Marek's vaccine sufficient for most flocks?

 

[Wynette]

It really depends on what you have in your area. And everyone has an opinion, of course! I prefer not to vaccinate for anything other than Mareks, with the hope that a strong immune system will help them fight things off naturally.