Found Hen dead this morning

[ScrambledChick]

I posted a few days ago that my Delaware seemed to be eating less than the others and was very quiet. She was always the quiet, calm one and small. It seemed like the other two grew more than her since we got them. She was eating, drinking, poop looked normal. Looking her over I could not find anything abnormal. She appeared healthy. The other two are fine, active, eat like crazy and are growing. (they are 3 months) I got them when they were 8 weeks. My husband buried her in the yard. Maybe she had some genetic problem or something internal from the beginning? I don't know what to do at this point, are the other two fine together or should we get another one? My husband wants to but I am not sure. Would they accept another since they have only been together a few weeks? So sad, she was very sweet. Thanks for any help.

 

[Judy]

The two will be fine but you could get more if you wish. I don't see any reason to be concerned about their health if you haven't seen any symptoms at all. They can get many of the same things we do. She could have had a genetic defect, cancer, etc.

If you choose to get another, be sure to quarantine, and it will take some attention to integrate them reasonably peacefully.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/adding-to-your-flock