salmonella

[nayton59]

hi just hatched out some chicks and wanted to know how to get them vaccinated for salmonella. can anyone help me please

 

[Akane]

I'm not sure that's available outside of a commercial hatchery situation. Why would you want to anyway? People are way too worried about salmonella.

Under normal conditions with a normal immune system the amount of salmonella around is harmless. It's only when you confine too many animals in one place, don't keep things clean enough, or don't practice any basic hygiene practices that it's a problem. It's a completely unnecessary vaccine in my opinion.

 

[barnyardmom]

I agree. Just follow the basic rules, clean pens, plenty of food and water, dust for parasites, worm as needed. If you are going to show or sell eggs to a commercial outlet (a store or restaurant) call your county extention office or fair board and find someone to certify the birds pullorium free. They my charge you $5.00 to cover the serum DONT pay more than that. Other wise, dont worry.
thats my opinion! good luck!
dk