06/23/2026
Yesterday was awful. And I don’t like sharing this kind of stuff but I also don’t want y’all to think my life is perfect and I have it all together.
We lost two of the baby classroom chicks. I went to check on them, one had passed in the brooder box. And several others were showing severe lethargy. I knew it was crucial to get to them asap because whatever it was, was running through the group. Just from my research and following all the chicken creators on here, I knew it was most likely coccidiosis. That can happen very quickly and especially at this age (6 weeks old) because they haven’t built immunities to it yet. Honestly, I’m shocked this hasn’t happened to me before.
I ran to my local feed store and got Corrid to treat them with. By the time I got back, one of the babies was nearly gone. I tried everything I could to save her but unfortunately she didn’t make it. At least she passed in my arms feeling loved.
The other 7 got the medication in time. They are all drinking and eating and have perked up over the past 12 hours. I spent yesterday afternoon power washing everything they have come into contact with. I was super concerned because the days prior, the babies have been free ranging with Olive and Donnie and Dora. So another concern was that it would run through my entire flock. I am not treating any of the older chickens unless they show signs but they all seem to be okay so far.
Chicken keeping is not for the weak. Most days, it’s absolutely amazing, but some days, it’s terrifying and sad. It’s a risk I’m willing to keep taking because they bring me so much joy. I just feel sad when I fail them.
I ended my day with a sunset walk on the beach with my husband to help feel better. And went to bed praying that today would be better. And it is.
Okay bye 🫶🏼