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by corabella
Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:06 pm
Forum: Livestock
Topic: Mareks Disease - Beware New Chicken Keepers
Replies: 22
Views: 6645

Re: Mareks Disease - Beware New Chicken Keepers

Bezzie have you considered that your survivors may be immune and could pass this on to their progeny? By not vaccinating you would contribute to the flock immunity and improve overall vigour. My reading of the vaccination process is that it is expensive (big batches) and must be done precisely (pref...
by corabella
Sat Nov 22, 2008 4:46 pm
Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
Topic: Hello from deepest Scottish Borders
Replies: 9
Views: 1751

Hello from deepest Scottish Borders

Joined today in not the happiest of circumstances - searching info on Mareks Disease. However onward and upward. Live in woodland, have wild boar and starting with utility birds. Off grid with solar & wind gen, have reed bed system, grow veggies etc. Look forward to hearing about you all. Best w...
by corabella
Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:12 pm
Forum: Livestock
Topic: Mareks Disease - Beware New Chicken Keepers
Replies: 22
Views: 6645

Re: Mareks Disease - Beware New Chicken Keepers

Bezzie found your post while searching for info on Mareks Disease because I have had a very similar experience to you. I started with 8 six week old growers in early Sept and am now down to a pair. The last sick one I took for a cull post mortem and Mareks disease was finally diagnosed yesterday. I ...