Will I infect my tiny flock?

[HenniPenni]

I definitely would not bring any chicken that you know has been exposed to illness into your flock. I learned the lesson of my life last fall. I was trying to help a man who had cancer and was unable to care for his chickens after surgery. In addition to bringing them on our farm, I didn't quarantine them from my flock. Within just a few days my whole flock of nearly 100 birds was wheezing and coughing. This went on all winter. Medicating and caring for them. I went from looking forward to picking up my little gold nuggets (eggs) everyday to dreading to go to the barn for fear of how many birds I lost today. I lost more than 50 birds due to my nievity (or stupidity).

Don't due it!

TJ

 

[greenkjb]

Got to chime in on this one. Don't do it! Even if they were not exposed to Mareks, it is not worth the risk of infecting your 3 healthy girls. Of course, I have the background of getting sick pullets. I will never get anything but freshly hatched chicks from a reputable hatchery. Just my opinion as I know plenty of peeps that get pullets and apparently have no problems...Good luck!