Death

[Yus745]

I have 10 chickens the past 2 weeks it had been very sunny and suddenly it starting raining which it has been doing for the past 3 days.But today as it was raining i let them out a bit later than normal time and to notice there was one missing i thought ok it must be cold so it stayed in so i looked in and noticed it on the floor dead it must have been stood on as they all went to one side due to weather to keep warm.but when we bought it it did appear slightly ill.btw this was a new chicken so i want that attached.Now how to dispose of body?How to deal with loss?Do other chickens mourn?

 

[Eggcessive]

What is the climate where you live? Is it summertime and hot or very cool? New chickens exposed to your soil may get coccidiosis, an intestinal disease from the soil and poop. It is more common in warm and wet weather. In hot weather they can become dehydrated and suffer from heat exhaustion, or be bullied away from water or food.

Can you get some Corid or amprollium to treat the others for coccidiosis, especially if you see another chicken acting lethargic or sleepy?

Sorry for your loss, but the only way to know for sure what the cause of death was, was to get a necropy or chicken autopsy. When a chicken separates itself or does not come out of the coop, they are most likely showing signs of illness.