- Jul 10, 2013
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This morning I found a 1 year old hen dead in her nesting box. Her head was curled under like she was looking down and her right wing was straight out. Can chickens have strokes?
This was my favorite hen, the alpha in the flock. She was a beautiful cochin and very friendly. The flock has been under more than usual stress lately, a new coop and pen, 2 new adult hens and 7 new 2 month old chicks introduced in the last week. Everyone has been getting along phenomenally and just last night this particular hen was eating and drinking normally. I can't think of any other reason a healthy young hen would just die overnight. Any help would be appreciated.
This was my favorite hen, the alpha in the flock. She was a beautiful cochin and very friendly. The flock has been under more than usual stress lately, a new coop and pen, 2 new adult hens and 7 new 2 month old chicks introduced in the last week. Everyone has been getting along phenomenally and just last night this particular hen was eating and drinking normally. I can't think of any other reason a healthy young hen would just die overnight. Any help would be appreciated.