Help- just died in the night

[sophiejw]

When I went to do the chickens this morning, my lovely Shaver Brown was dead in the hen house

She was lovely and healthy, nothing wrong with her at all that we'd noticed. And only about 9 months old maximum (I got her as POL / Laying in February this year). I'm sad as she was my friendliest chicken and the children loved her.

Just wondered what possible explanations for a chicken just suddenly dying might be? Looked like she died in her sleep

Any thoughts would be really helpful.

 

[mrszlopez]

I wondered the same thing when my 1yr old rooster died suddenly in his sleep. No idea how or why. No cuts, bruises or any visible signs of trauma. I will be keeping an eye on this thread as well.

 

[cackydoodledoo]

Sometimes chickens just die! I have had several that were perfectly fine the night before and in the morning just dead! I know it doesn't make sense but unless you are wanting to cut her open or have someone else do it you won't know. Sorry about your girl!!!

 

[shuizar209]

Chicken never just die, there is always a reason. She may have had an infection. Not all infections produce symtoms until its too late.

I remember someone saying their hen died of depression. Depression is a legit cause of death.

Heart attack is another. Something could have tried toget into your coop and cause the chicken to have a heart attack. A chicken somehow went into our neighbors yard and before the dog got to her she had a heartattack. He didnt even bite her or anything.

There is always a reason for death.

 

[Mamahalo]

I'm so sorry. Better sudden in sleep than slow and painful.