I'm new here. I just read an article that helped me a lot. I have an almost six year old hen, whom I feel is in her final stage of dying. I have been a bit of a mess over it all. Reading the article made me it feel like it was less of my fault she is dying. I love all my girls and realize they won't live forever, but it doesn't make it any easier. I brought her inside to keep her comfortable and love on her.