What vaccinations to chickens and roosters need?

Marek's disease is a highly contagious viral disease that can cause tumors in chickens and roosters. It is spread through contact with infected birds or their bodily fluids. The vaccine is given to chicks within the first 24 hours of life.

Newcastle disease vaccine

Newcastle disease is a respiratory disease that can cause coughing, sneezing, and difficulty breathing. It is spread through contact with infected birds or their bodily fluids. The vaccine is given to chicks at 1 week of age and again at 18 weeks of age.

Infectious bronchitis vaccine

Infectious bronchitis is a respiratory disease that can cause coughing, sneezing, and difficulty breathing. It is spread through contact with infected birds or their bodily fluids. There are several different strains of infectious bronchitis virus, so it is important to vaccinate chicks with a vaccine that protects against the strains that are most common in your area. The vaccine is given to chicks at 1 week of age, again at 18 weeks of age, and then annually.

Avian encephalomyelitis vaccine

Avian encephalomyelitis (AE) is a viral disease that can cause nervous system problems in chickens and roosters. It is spread through contact with infected birds or their bodily fluids. The vaccine is given to chicks at 1 week of age and again at 18 weeks of age.

Fowlpox vaccine

Fowlpox is a viral disease that can cause skin lesions, respiratory problems, and decreased egg production. It is spread through contact with infected birds or their bodily fluids. The vaccine is given to chicks at 1 week of age and again at 18 weeks of age.

Coccidiosis vaccine

Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease that can cause weight loss, diarrhea, and bloody droppings. It is spread through contact with contaminated soil, water, or food. There are several different vaccines available for coccidiosis, so it is important to choose a vaccine that is effective against the strains of coccidia that are most common in your area. The vaccine is given to chicks at 1 week of age, again at 2 weeks of age, and then every 2 weeks until they are 16 weeks of age.

Vaccination Schedule for Chickens and Roosters

The following is a general vaccination schedule for chickens and roosters. It is important to consult with your veterinarian to develop a vaccination schedule that is appropriate for your birds.

| Age | Vaccine |

|---|---|

| Within the first 24 hours of life | Marek's disease vaccine |

| 1 week of age | Newcastle disease vaccine | Infectious bronchitis vaccine | Avian encephalomyelitis vaccine | Fowlpox vaccine | Coccidiosis vaccine |

| 2 weeks of age | Coccidiosis vaccine |

| 18 weeks of age | Newcastle disease vaccine | Infectious bronchitis vaccine | Avian encephalomyelitis vaccine | Fowlpox vaccine |

| Annually | Infectious bronchitis vaccine | Newcastle disease vaccine |