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vaccinations schedule for chicken and when to administer

Disease TimingMethodNotes
Marek’s diseaseDay old (hatchery) or within 3 weeksSubcutaneous injectionRecommended for most chickens.
Newcastle Disease & Infectious BronchitisDay old, 21 days, 12-16 weeks, and boosters every 3-6 monthsInjectable, eye drop, spray, or in waterRepeat doses are often needed for layers.
Fowl Pox10-12 weeksWing web jabRecommended if there’s a history of the disease in the area.
Gumboro disease (Infectious Bursal Disease)10-28 daysIn waterOften given to layers.
Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT)4 weeks or laterEye dropOnly vaccinate if there is a known problem in the area.
Fowl typhoidWeeks 8-10 and a booster at week 14Intramuscular injectionVaccinate if the disease is prevalent in your region.
Infectious CoryzaWeeks 8-10Intramuscular injectionVaccinate if the disease is prevalent in your region.