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    Does long term broodiness cause health problems for older hens?

    Thank you. Yes I thought about a transmissible infection between her and the cockerels. I'm hoping it was more of an internal reproductive issue that took her. I checked the poop of the other cockerel this morning, it's normal. I will definitely be watching him. I'm hoping he grows into a calm...
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    Does long term broodiness cause health problems for older hens?

    Hi. Yes, thank you, I'm reaching for some positive side. Having two cockerels was probably going to be problematic (they were starting to fight and I was trying to figure out a way to best separate them without penning.) I have a lot of respect for Cheri's semi-feral nature, but her temperament...
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    Does long term broodiness cause health problems for older hens?

    Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I know it's sort of useless to ask "why?" ...but such a difficult day. I'm mystified by the drowning as well. We don't have any predators around here that I know of except hawks. Our dogs keep everything else away and they were with me in the kitchen at the...
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    Does long term broodiness cause health problems for older hens?

    Hi friends, Today was a very tragic day -- I lost a senior hen and a beautiful 22 week old cockerel within 12 hours of each other. I love my chickens and feel very heavy hearted. My question here relates to the hen who died suddenly and quickly this morning. Can flabbiness from too much...
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