Thank u for your thoughtful reply. I am already sad over her loss, but seeing the other one looking for her companion is heartbreaking. She loudly peeps and will not stop until I pick her up and carry her around. A feed store employee recommended a barred rock, so I will get one tomorrow...
I bought 2 - 2 day old RIR female chicks. They were both healthy but when I brought them home. After about 3 days, one seemed to yawn excessively. After a few more days, I realized that she was struggling to breathe. Meanwhile, she was straining hard to poop. While she was straining, she...