Hi
First time poster.
Our 1 year old chicken has been missing for the last 2 weeks, not returning to the run and coop before dark, like our other 2 hens do. She has been appearing 2-3 days later out in the yard with the other 2 hens. She then disappeared again for a few days.
The mystery was solved recently when we found her on a branch in Laurel bush and on the ground underneath were 10-15 eggs! Quite a shock as the 3 of them have not been laying for a while (over winter).
We have been trying to collect the eggs for a few days but she has been on the branch so not wanted to disturb her. Today when going to collect them, she has died. Sitting on the floor and head collapsed.
Anyone know what might have caused her to die?
Thank you.
First time poster.
Our 1 year old chicken has been missing for the last 2 weeks, not returning to the run and coop before dark, like our other 2 hens do. She has been appearing 2-3 days later out in the yard with the other 2 hens. She then disappeared again for a few days.
The mystery was solved recently when we found her on a branch in Laurel bush and on the ground underneath were 10-15 eggs! Quite a shock as the 3 of them have not been laying for a while (over winter).
We have been trying to collect the eggs for a few days but she has been on the branch so not wanted to disturb her. Today when going to collect them, she has died. Sitting on the floor and head collapsed.
Anyone know what might have caused her to die?
Thank you.