I'm hoping someone can help, we've had our first winter with our flock about a month ago we had one hen die. Didn't think much about it she was a small 9month old hamburg who would refuse to come off the roost when it was cold. Which was basically for the past 4 months as we've had -10 degrees and colder multiple times this winter. But yesterday I went out to chore and our delaware hen 10 months old was lethargic and weak. I tried feeding her, etc and it wasn't really that cold in the 30's in the coop. She died while I was at work today. All the chickens I have had mareks vaccinations. Everyone else looks ok for now, but I don't want to loose anymore and I had plans to add new chickens to our flock this weekend.
As an FYI the new chickens were hatched by me and we haven't shared anything between the two groups yet.
Thank you for your help!
As an FYI the new chickens were hatched by me and we haven't shared anything between the two groups yet.
Thank you for your help!