When to Immunize Chickens?

All domestic chicks and poults can be vaccinated at 1 day of age, pullets at 10–12 weeks, and turkeys at 8–14 weeks or when moved to range. In endemic areas, the prevailing virus type should be determined. Quail pox has been shown to affect chickens.

What vaccinations do hens need?

There are two main types of vaccine available for poultry: live or killed.
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Depending on local disease conditions, vaccinations for the following may also be included:
  • Mycoplasma gallisepticum and synoviae.
  • Infectious coryza.
  • Fowl cholera and Fowl pox (used in endemic areas).
  • Egg drop syndrome.
  • Gumboro disease.

When Should chickens be vaccinated for Marek's disease?

The vaccine should be administered when chicks hatch or in ovo (in the egg) before hatching. It may take around 2 weeks for birds to build up immunity from the vaccine. During this time, it is critical to prevent young chicks from being exposed to the virus.

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