Wanting to vaccinate but so lost on information

[ChickieMama9]

Hi!
I’ve been looking into numerous articles about vaccines and want to vaccinate my chickie children for as many things as I can that will be benificial for them. Unfortunately, I’m very lost with all the information out there. I currently have 6 laying Orpingtons and 3 silkies that will start laying any day now. All are vaccinated against Mareks, however I want to vaccinate against anything else out there they even have the smallest chance of catching. I live on 160 acres so after the bird flu stops spreading, I’m hoping to free range again.
Can anyone provide me any information on vaccines I can administer to laying ladies, how often it should be administered, and what it protects against? Any information helps! Thanks so much in advance!!

 

[cavemanrich]

I think you have the major threat covered. Coccidiosis is another concern. Usually when chickens are grown to size you have,, they develop their own immunity to this,,,,, but not always. Study this further/some more, and be ready with treatment if needed.

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How is coccidiosis treated in poultry?


The most popular treatment for coccidiosis is Amprolium, which blocks the parasite's ability to uptake and multiply. Treatment is usually administered by adding Amprolium to the chickens' water supply, however in some cases, where sick chickens aren't eating or drinking enough, the medication is given orally.

WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and

 

[ChickieMama9]

I think you have the major threat covered. Coccidiosis is another concern. Usually when chickens are grown to size you have,, they develop their own immunity to this,,,,, but not always. Study this further/some more, and be ready with treatment if needed.

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How is coccidiosis treated in poultry?


The most popular treatment for coccidiosis is Amprolium, which blocks the parasite's ability to uptake and multiply. Treatment is usually administered by adding Amprolium to the chickens' water supply, however in some cases, where sick chickens aren't eating or drinking enough, the medication is given orally.

WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and

Thank you thank you!! I always keep at least two jugs of Corid in my first aid kit, and do a preventative dose every once in awhile to be sure. This makes me feel a lot better though, I am a helicopter mom and would dress my chickies in bubble wrap saddles if I could (don’t worry I wouldn’t actually- choking hazard) but this puts my mind at ease! Wishing the best to you and your flock as well!!

 

[Folly's place]

Most home flocks don't need other vaccines, only Marek's vaccinations as day old chicks. If a fowl pox outbreak occurs nearby, then that vaccine can be helpful.
Huge commercial flocks, and chickens attending poultry shows, will get other vaccinations.
If you practice good biosecurity (look it up!!!) and don't have near neighbors with 'random source' birds, no other vaccines are needed.
Mary

 

[ChickieMama9]

Most home flocks don't need other vaccines, only Marek's vaccinations as day old chicks. If a fowl pox outbreak occurs nearby, then that vaccine can be helpful.
Huge commercial flocks, and chickens attending poultry shows, will get other vaccinations.
If you practice good biosecurity (look it up!!!) and don't have near neighbors with 'random source' birds, no other vaccines are needed.
Mary

Thank you so much for your reply! Can wild birds transfer fowl pox? I don’t have any neighbors near by (chickens nor humans.) I am also the only one in and out of my coop and of course make sure to wash my coop boots regularly. They currently live in a coop big enough for a flock of 30 that is predator and pest proof. They don’t go outside right now because it’s Minnesota and -20s plus windchill in the winter. However, I was planning on putting up a 5ft x 200ft fence for when it warms up and once the bird flu outbreak is over. I want them happy and to have space, but that also means there will be a risk of wild birds contaminating their space. That area would just be too large to cover. Would they still be safe?

 

[ChickieMama9]

Thank you so much for your reply! Can wild birds transfer fowl pox? I don’t have any neighbors near by (chickens nor humans.) I am also the only one in and out of my coop and of course make sure to wash my coop boots regularly. They currently live in a coop big enough for a flock of 30 that is predator and pest proof. They don’t go outside right now because it’s Minnesota and -20s plus windchill in the winter. However, I was planning on putting up a 5ft x 200ft fence for when it warms up and once the bird flu outbreak is over. I want them happy and to have space, but that also means there will be a risk of wild birds contaminating their space. That area would just be too large to cover. Would they still be safe?

Ope forgot to mention I also don’t show, take my chickens anywhere, or visit other farms!

 

[cavemanrich]

I want them happy and to have space, but that also means there will be a risk of wild birds contaminating their space.

Have been keeping chickens for over 20+ years, and I am one to also feed wild birds their ration of seeds on a continuous year round basis. When my chickens are chillin with me free-ranging,, they do eat the dropped seeds from the bird feeder. Feeder is in my patio area view. Never encountered any disease from those wild birds.
Oh did I also mention I feed squirrels.

 

[Folly's place]

Twice in thirty years I've seen a sick songbird at one of my feeders. Both times I've eliminated that bird, and removed the wild bird feeders for three weeks, also asked the neighbors to remove their feeders for two or three weeks. Wrens or sparrows get very sick and die with MG, which is what those poor little guys likely had; gooey eyes, fluffed feathers, difficult breathing. Our chickens also were kept inside for a couple of weeks, and neither time did our flock get infected. Thankfully!!!
Just be aware, and act fast if something turns up.
The migrating waterfowl that might have AI right now won't look or act sick.
Mary

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Thank you so much for your reply! Can wild birds transfer fowl pox? I don’t have any neighbors near by (chickens nor humans.) I am also the only one in and out of my coop and of course make sure to wash my coop boots regularly. They currently live in a coop big enough for a flock of 30 that is predator and pest proof. They don’t go outside right now because it’s Minnesota and -20s plus windchill in the winter. However, I was planning on putting up a 5ft x 200ft fence for when it warms up and once the bird flu outbreak is over. I want them happy and to have space, but that also means there will be a risk of wild birds contaminating their space. That area would just be too large to cover. Would they still be safe?

Fowl pox is transmitted by mosquitos and can be transmitted from bird to bird if there is close contact with birds that have open lesions. It is really only a high risk in more tropical areas like Florida and Hawaii. I vaccinate my birds yearly against this.

 

[Folly's place]

It spreads slowly by direct contact, so sometimes if it appears in the flock, or nearby, there's time to vaccinate birds not yet ill and help control the outbreak, if it's uncommon in your area.
Mary