vaccinations- scared and confused

[missychicky]

I have a broody on 3 eggs and I am FREAKED about giving them vaccinations. Whete do I get them? Can I get just enough for 3 chicks and no more? what is the risk of injuring them while giving them the shot? how many/what kinds do I need? Does it hurt the poor little fuzzbuts? Can I pay someone to do it for me? How much would it cost? How DO you give them the shot? GAAAA HELP ME!!!

 

[dragonlair]

I've had chickens for years, some I hatched myself, some from my broody hens, some I got from a hatchery and some I bought as little hatchlings and I've never vaccinated, or had vaccinated any of them. Maybe I'm just lucky but I've never lost a hen to any illness you can vaccinate for.

 

[YB192004]

As long as you keep everything clean all the time then you don't have to vaccinate them. Too much medications will do your flock more harm than good.

 

[Tiramisu]

I agree, the chicks will be fine. I don't think I've read on people vaccinating birds themselves

Unless you have gotten new birds that might be sick or your flock might have something there really isn't a reason too.