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Vaccine Administration
Can we vaccinate birds in the evening when the weather is calm?
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Yes, vaccinating birds in the evening when the weather is calm can be a good practice. Here are some benefits of evening vaccination:
1. Reduced Stress – Birds are usually calmer in the evening, making handling easier.
2. Cooler Temperatures – Vaccinating during cooler times prevents heat stress, especially in hot climates.
3. Better Vaccine Uptake – If using water or spray vaccination, birds are more likely to drink or inhale the vaccine properly when they are settled.
4. Minimized Activity Interruption – Birds are less active in the evening, reducing disruptions to their normal feeding and movement patterns.
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Vaccinating in the cool of the morning is ideal,” says Mr Wortley. “Some producers even opt to vaccinate in the middle of the night.
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Yes, birds can be vaccinated in the evening, but it’s best to vaccinate during cooler parts of the day.
The best time to vaccinate birds during the day depends on the type of vaccine, the age of the birds, and the method of administration.
Early in the morning: Vaccinating early in the morning can help prevent the barn from getting too hot.
Live vaccines: Live vaccines should be administered over a period of 1.5 to 2 hours.
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And the weather condition of the area
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following vaccine administration, the chickens do not develop adequate antibody titer levels and/or are susceptible to a field disease outbreak
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Good question
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