Should I???PLEASE HELP!

[alex]

I ordered chicks from a hatchery and well, they asked me if i wanted my chicks to be vaccinated aggainst mereks disease...So, my question is, should i have them vaccinated or not...I dont know exactly what the disease is but, if I do choose to do it, then wil it hurt the chicks while they are vaccinated, or wil it have side effects?
Thank you!!!

 

[silkiechicken]

You don't need to. Usually it is for those with known outbreaks in their area or a flock that has already been vaccinated. I've never done it.

 

[alex]

Is there a high risk tho? That your poultry will get the mereks disease?

 

[silkiechicken]

Nope, not here to my knowledge. Keeping a closed flock is best, meaning try not to bring in adults who may be carriers. Haven't had a problem in over a decade.

 

[dlhunicorn]

if you choose to vaccinate then you will need to have only vaccinated birds...I would call your county extension agent and ask what the advice is for your area.

 

[alex]

Thank you to all...silkie chicken and dlhunicorn ....