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- Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:06 pm
- Forum: Livestock
- Topic: Mareks Disease - Beware New Chicken Keepers
- Replies: 22
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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...
- Sat Nov 22, 2008 4:46 pm
- Forum: Welcome New People Say Hello
- Topic: Hello from deepest Scottish Borders
- Replies: 9
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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...
- 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 ...