06/03/2026
We've spent the last few days talking about Marek's Virus, how it works, what we do about it, and why we think flock owners deserve straight answers instead of scary internet rabbit holes.
Here's the short version if you missed it:
Marek's Virus is in the vast majority of US flocks. It suppresses immune systems even in birds that never look sick. There's no cure, but there is management. Good environment, low stress, testing so you actually know what you're dealing with, vaccination if you choose it, and a daily baicalin supplement that keeps the virus dormant while young birds build real immunity.
That last part is what Fortiflock is. Chinese Skullcap 85% extract, human grade manufacturer, certificate of analysis on every batch, batch number and expiration date on every bag. We use it in our own birds' feed every single day. We sell it because two years ago we couldn't get it reliably and we figured we could fix that.
It's not magic. It's one solid tool in a management stack that works when you work it. If it makes sense for your flock, it's at the link in bio. If you have questions, ask them here or send us a message and we will answer.
That's the whole pitch. Thanks for being here this week, the conversation in the comments has been genuinely great.
