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What disease does LaSota prevent?

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This vaccine helps to prevent Newcastle disease.

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Can vaccinations harm chickens?

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Not if it's done properly and professionally. It is highly recommended you get your chickens vaccinated at a young age so that they're immune.

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Do chickens have to be vaccinated if I'm keeping them in my backyard?

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It is very much a personal preference; if you're concerned, it might be worth it .

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My birds are not laying eggs, which vaccines should I give to them and what is the right way?

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Vaccines aren't going to help with egg laying. Unfortunately, the most probable answer to why they're not laying eggs is because they're too old. Once chickens have stopped laying, they will not start again. Egg laying may stop if chickens are broody (a lot of modern chickens have that instinct bred out of them) and may slow down if the weather is cold. Make sure your chicken coop is heated, but not too hot. Your best bet is to heat it just over freezing. Also, make sure they get enough daylight. Keep a light on in the coop that turns off at a time that will give them about 6 hours of night.

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Can I vaccinate for Marek's while still in an incubator?

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No, a professional has to do that when they are chicks.

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I live in N.S.W and want to vaccinate my baby chicks by myself at home; where do I get the vaccination to do it?

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You need to acquire the vaccination from a vet or poultry breeder.

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My chickens suffer from respiratory diseases. How can I prevent the disease?

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Vaccinate your hens with a respiratory vaccination.

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How long should I wait between each vaccination/booster?

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Vaccines that fight against infectious bronchitis, Newcastle disease, adenovirus (egg drop syndrome) and salmonella will need an annual (once every year) booster. Marek’s disease, infectious bursal disease, coccidiosis and infectious laryngotracheitis do not need an annual booster.

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What problems do I face if I use the same vaccine needles for different poultry farms?

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You can use the same needle for birds in a flock, but you can't use that same needle to vaccinate a different flock or farm. You can't tell what pathogen or microbe is being introduced into the birds or environment by doing so. That's a bad biosecurity practice.

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Some of my birds are having eye issues, what vaccine can I give them?

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You should see your veterinarian about that. Different birds require different care and it depends on what exact issues they are having.

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How can I vaccinate many birds without giving them injections?

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You can put the vaccination in their food and water, but that method means you can never be 100% sure that all the chickens got the right amount of the vaccination.

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When should I give my chickens their first dose of lasota?

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Do this on the seventh day from the day of hatching because it is the correct stage in the process. Most of the farms use this procedure.

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My layers are 25 days old and have never received any vaccine, what are your recommendations?

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Since they weren’t vaccinated as young chicks, start by getting them commercial medicated feed. Talk to your poultry vet about other needs.

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My chickens are 5 months old I never knew I had to vaccinate them is are they too old?

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Since they were not vaccinated as young chicks, you can feed them commercial medicated feed.

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