Raising healthy cockerels is more than feeding and housing them. Proper medication and vaccination at the right time is essential to prevent disease, improve growth, and reduce losses. Skipping vaccines or misusing medications can quietly cost farmers money, even when feed and housing are good. This guide walks you through a practical schedule to keep your cockerels healthy from day-old chicks to market age. Why Medication and Vaccination Matter Cockerels are prone to diseases that can spread quickly in flocks, especially viral and bacterial infections. Vaccination strengthens their immunity, while medications help treat illnesses early before they affect growth or survival. Combining these strategies ensures healthier birds, better feed conversion, and fewer losses. Day-Old to 2 Weeks Key Focus: Build immunity and prevent early infections. Vaccinations: • Marek’s disease vaccine (usually on day 1) • Newcastle disease (first dose at day 7–10) • Infectious bronchitis (if rec...