Help please...

[KK'schicks]

I’m so sorry for your second loss. Do whatever you think is right going forward. If it doesn’t hurt the chickens to treat for worms maybe go ahead. As long as long as it doesn’t hurt them when they don’t have worms. It looks like you have a lot of options in Florida for a necropsy. It may not be cheap but neither is raising a whole new flock. I would have mixed feelings on what to do. And I know my husband wouldn’t approve a necropsy. My thoughts are with you

Thank you so much. Yes the cost could be a problem.

 

[KK'schicks]

Awww, poor little thing. I'm sorry that you both have had to go thru this, it's very sad & puzzling. If you're able to get a necropsy, that will hopefully give you some answers.

Perhaps you might like to do what I do & save a few feathers from her, to remind you of her. I take some from the prettiest areas, head, neck, saddle and that beautiflul fluffy egg bum! I label a small ziplock or medicine bottle with her name & date she passed.

I'm sure that your sweet, little hen knew how much you loved & cared about her. I'm certain that they all do. Maybe spending a little chicken time with the others will help you to feel better. I usually house out & sit with my girls at bed time, since they're all roosting. I talk & tell them chicken stories about how they came to live with us, how they got their names, how much I love them all & always try to help them...though sometimes I just can't save someone who is sick. The seem to understand, I get clucks & trills from all up & down the perches and it always makes my heart feel a little better.

 

[KK'schicks]

Thank you so much! Not everyone realizes how much these chickens can mean to you. This one was truly special

 

[Ladies-Eight]

so sorry for your loss, you did what was humanly possible for her.

double bag her and put in fridge until you can send her off for a necropsy tomorrow if you can, @Eggcessive @Texas Kiki might have the link to your state vet, then you will know for sure what is killing them. I would go ahead and treat the flock with the valbazen anyways think that gape worm and tape worm is the only worms those don't treat, but I must warn you it's taking more coffee than usual to get going as cold as it is here.

The state vet in Florida is Dr. Daniel Wolf.
8218 SW 72 Pl
Gainesville, Florida 32608
Phone 352-745-2544
email [email protected]

I hope this will help. I have talked with him. You can email or call him. He is very nice.