I am so so sorry for your loss. I had beautiful Silke/Americana hen that was also killed by my neighbors dog. She was 2 1/2 years old and laid small white eggs. She was super sweet and had such a diva personality. I know how you feel by thinking the way your hen died wasn't right. But you didn't...
I looked just now and it looked like it opened a little bit over night, because her side face feathers have some brownish red dried liquid on them next to the lump and it is more red then it was yesterday
Today I was cuddling my pet chicken, Einstein, when I noticed a small lump next to her right eye, it doesn't look like much, but I care alot about her and even the little things scare me. Can someone please tell me if this is dangerous for her? Is it chicken acne? (If that even exists)
I cuddle...
I believe that these birds even though are mostly only scavengers, can and will hunt chickens if given the chance if the chicken isnt to big and healthy. However, they attract hawks, that will go after your chickens. This has happened multiple times already. I used to have 4 free roam chickens...