xChicken04x Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 hiya again, we are getting 6 chickens in about 5 weeks. from our local farm. the lady there said she would let us have some as soon as she knows wheather they are male or female. the ones for sale are frizzles and silkies (and a few more, but i cant remember them) but as i was reading my "handy chicken book" and its says that silkies are prone to mareks disease so should we get some any way? being first time chicken keepers we wouldnt want to risk it. also we were thinking of getting some ex battery chickens when we are a bit more experenced. is it very likely they would pass on any disease to my other chickens? oh and also it says in my "handy chicken book" that some of them die from shock i would feel so guilty if this happend. sorry for so many questions thanks for any replies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I would imagine the breeder will have vaccinated against Marek's disease. Ask them. I have an acquaintance who has kept silkies for years without any problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...