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So sorry for your loss, I know it's hard. :hugs I've lost quite a few over the years to reproductive problems. They are very well taken care of and have good lives for as long as they have, which is much more than many hens get in their lives, so I take comfort in that. And sometimes you get...

There really is not. It's unfortunate that the genetics of modern hens has been selected for lots of eggs, rather than long life. If you want to lessen the odds then buying heritage breed birds, that are bred for a standard and for health can reduce the odds, but any hen can develop...

Since they have been there that long, then coccidiosis would be much less of a risk. It can happen to a bird with a weakened immune system, but usually older birds do have some resistance. Birds over the age of two unfortunately tend to develop reproductive problems rather commonly.

They are incredibly good at hiding illness, often until it's very advanced. Certainly the mites can really weaken them and leave them open to other issues because of their weakened state, so taking care of that is a good idea regardless. How long have you had them? Do you have any idea of...

She may have an underlying reproductive problem, her stance in the one picture looks very wide legged, is that how she stands and walks now? Does her abdomen feel bloated? Reproductive problems are not uncommon, especially in hatchery birds bred for prolific laying, matter can build in their...