Title: What Are Sentinel Chickens? | Pets on Mom.com
Headings: What Are Sentinel Chickens?
What Are Sentinel Chickens?
West Nile Virus
Breeds
Detection
Afterward
The Immunization of Hens
How Vaccinations Work
Reasons to Vaccinate
What to Vaccinate For
When to Vaccinate

Content: Also, when you visit or bring birds to poultry shows or visit other poultry farms vaccinations may be necessary . Lastly, you may wish to vaccinate if your flock has a history of a particular disease or if your area has a disease outbreak. What to Vaccinate For
Several vaccines can prevent disease. Marek's disease, Newcastles, infectious bronchitis, fowl pox, fowl cholera, laryngotracheitis and avian encephalomyelitis vaccines are available, but you shouldn't give all of them. Chickens should receive some of them, such as fowl pox and fowl cholera, only if the disease is on your farm or in your area. Consult your veterinarian as to what vaccines would be appropriate for your area. When to Vaccinate
Marek's disease and Newcastles and infectious bronchitis are common vaccines to administer to chicks at the hatchery. Newcastles and infectious bronchitis is usually given to chicks at 10 to 35 days old. Marek's is given after hatching. Fowl pox vaccine can be given to chicks at hatching and young birds at 10 to 12 weeks.