12/20/2025
23 survivors.
Out of 89 chicks, we lost 44 to Marek’s disease.
22 were butchered. These 23 made it.
At 6.5 months, losses finally stabilized…
and they started laying.
These eggs aren’t just breakfast.
They’re proof of survival, answered prayers,
and a future God didn’t let die.
What is Marek’s disease?
It’s a highly contagious viral disease in chickens that attacks the nerves and immune system. It often shows up after weeks or months, which is why losses feel endless. Birds that survive to laying age often live normal, productive lives.
If you raise chickens — you need to know this.
