This morning my chickens seemed to be fine. The Barred Rock in particular was friendly and has not shown signs of illness though she was finishing what appeared to be a molt (i.e. losing some feathers and not laying for the last couple of months). This afternoon, I found her dead, lying on her...
I'm certain the one with the red comb is a cockerel, but am not 100% on the other four. Anyone want to take a guess at genders?
#1 - large red comb and crowing (definitely a cockerel)
#2 - mostly black with lace pattern wings and black head, no comb at all (pullet?)
#3 - mostly black with...