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    Sudden Death - any ideas what happened?

    Hmmmm, after reading the symptoms of sour crop I'm not so sure. She definitely didn't have a lump in her crop, but is it possible she could die from one that was too small for me to feel?
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    Sudden Death - any ideas what happened?

    Sorry darwinchooks - I forgot to mention your suggestion was right on point! Her bile smelled horrible.
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    Sudden Death - any ideas what happened?

    Thanks for the response. I have never heard of 'sour crop,' what are the symptoms?
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    hens suddenly won't roost in the coop after doing so reliably for their first 3 months

    Mr mike, it sounds like you have some entertaining chickens to say the least! Chickens are creatures of habit - they know to roost and they know to go back to the location they were in when they woke up. They may seem like they are being stubborn but they really just don't get the idea that...
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    Sudden Death - any ideas what happened?

    A two-year old black australorp chicken of mine was healthy and laying yesterday. Today I found her in the nest box unable to stand. I picked her up and she began vomiting yellow bile and died violently immediately afterward. Her comb was not discolored but not the vibrant, healthy red it was...
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    Hello all!

    I have had a flock of mixed dual breed chickens for the last 2 years. Our ladies have a fairly happy home and are protected from most of the evils in the world by our dog who loves them dearly. Looking forward to posting and learning a few things from the wiser ones.
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