Death of a Flock Member

[lealea44]

My Buff O., Flo, is an internal layer. She will be euthanized tomorrow. My question is: should I show the other 5 chickens her dead body before I bury her? I just thought it might help them adjust quicker.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

I'm so very sorry to hear about Flo It's always tough to make that decision about a flock member.

This is a good read ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ly-mourn-over-the-loss-of-a-flock-mate.67429/

 

[lealea44]

Thanks for the read. It was wonderful.. I still don't know if I should let the rest of the flock see her dead or just take her away.

 

[lealea44]

I'm so very sorry to hear about Flo It's always tough to make that decision about a flock member.

This is a good read ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ly-mourn-over-the-loss-of-a-flock-mate.67429/

Also, thanks for your condolences.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Thanks for the read. It was wonderful.. I still don't know if I should let the rest of the flock see her dead or just take her away.

For me they both have pros and cons. For any that are going to culled I tend to take them away and that is it. Yes some upset within the flock but on the other hand showing them the body may cause upset too. I can't say what you should do but I hope either way the rest of your flock settles soon.

Also, thanks for your condolences.

You are most welcome, I know just how you feel