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[chicken-lvr-n-denial]

I am medically retired from Nursing so I need to take care of things. I bought 15 baby chicks and had one die the day after shipping. After 4 weeks we did lose two chickens to coccidia even after changing water twice day.So far everyone is on the mend including one chicken who was in the process of leaving us due to coccidia. I am thankful for the poo chart and was able to catch the process early. My husband and I also raise labradors and keeping areas clean to prevent contamination of bird vs dogs keeps me running. My chicks are now 4 weeks old working on 5 weeks and are beginning to give us a look at what they will look like. We have Americaunas and coop prep is almost complete. Be kind everyone. I feel horrible about the loss of three chicks.

I say I am a love in denial because I swore I would never keep chickens. Yes, I now like my chickens.

 

[CarpCharacin]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you decided to join our wonderful community!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens, the pulse beat of the chicken community .

So sorry for your early losses.

 

[equine chick]

Welcome ! Chickens are just awesome! The losses were due to shipping and unfortunately probably came with coccidia . Good luck and love to see your birds.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.
We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

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[Meg-in-MT]

Hello! Welcome to BYC!!

So sorry about your losses! We've all been through it, no judgement

If you have any interest, and have photos and plans/details of the coop you're building, there is a coop article contest going on right now! Here is a link:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/official-byc-coop-page-contest-10.1293484/

Feel free to check out the links below for some interesting reading. Good luck on your adventures!​

 

[Brahmachicken240]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community! Best wishes and have lots of fun!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Glad that you joined! Good luck with you flock, and I hope that you get thing's cleared up with them so that you don't loose anymore of them!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck with your chicks.