Marek's Disease and Vaccinating...

[kaitlyng]

Our Silkie is hatching chicks and I want to make sure that the babies are vaccinated the same as the rest of our flock. All of the other chickens come from a NPIP certified hatchery, are US pullorium-typhoid free, and received the​

Marek's Disease vaccine.

The chicks are going to be fed Blue Seal Medicated Starter Feed, which contains

amprolium, so we will not need to vaccinate for coccidiosis. ​

Does anyone know where we can purchase the Marek's Disease Vaccination online?​

I was looking at Jeffers Pet online...has anyone had any experience purchasing from this retailer?​

Also, after purchasing this vaccine, how long is it good for? We are only treating a few chicks, but it says it contains 1000 doses..can we save it and use it for later hatches?​

What size syringe/needle should we use?​

Thanks so much for you help!​

 

[msteele]

Jeffers is the only place I've found online that sells it. Once you mix the sterile water it needs to be used within an hour. I have cattle vaccine the same way. The label information is on their site. 20-22 gauge needle with 3/8-1/2" length.

Hope this helps.

 

[dickhorstman]

Jeffers is a good supplier. We use Smith Poultry and Game Bird Supply. www.poultrysupplies.com

 

[kaitlyng]

Jeffers is the only place I've found online that sells it. Once you mix the sterile water it needs to be used within an hour. I have cattle vaccine the same way. The label information is on their site. 20-22 gauge needle with 3/8-1/2" length.

Hope this helps.

Thank you! It kind of stinks that you have to buy so many doses, especially since I only need it for a few chicks.

 

[kaitlyng]

Jeffers is a good supplier. We use Smith Poultry and Game Bird Supply. www.poultrysupplies.com

Thanks, I will look at it...