Lost my first chicken :( Could I have saved her? (2nd try)

There probably wasn't a chance to save her unless you were right there when she picked up the toxic particle. Within that first twelve hour period, flushing her system, either a molasses flush or a Epsom salt flush, followed by activated charcoal might have helped. If she ingested a petroleum distillate, there wouldn't have been anything to neutralize it. You can't flush petroleum without making it much worse.
 
Understood. I'll add activated charcoal to my vet cabinet just in case, and keep a close eye on everyone. We spread Willow's ashes under her favorite pine trees, one of which happens to have a large rock by it. I think I'll carve her name into the rock as a memorial, and add others as they go (hopefully not for a long time though). Thank you again everyone, for the helpful information, kind words, and ideas. I appreciate your time and input!
 

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