Welcome to BYC! Glad you decided to join our flock. I'm so sorry about the loss of Bandit. It's always sad to lose one of our flock. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Was Bandit your only chicken, or do you have others?
It is never easy to lose them. They get so intertwined into your heart. I lost my favorite hen almost 2 weeks ago and I still miss her so very much. My heart goes out to you and I hope your heart heals soon.
Chickens are just little balls of personalities. No two are alike. To lose one, leaves a hole of hurt in your heart. But it gets a little better each day. I lost one to heatstroke this summer. I can tell ya, the should of, could of's, was the worst part about it.
Bandit had a wonderful life for however long or short it was. These birds know when their loved and they love you back. As crazy as it sounds.
They live on in our memories and hearts. So sorry about Bandit.