I recently lost my Barred Rock Hen

[Laura Dutil]

My Barred Rock Hen was my dominant hen. She was the only hen that would come to me, sit by me, loved to be held. I raised her since 2 days old. She died at age 6. She had been exiled from the flock. This was the 2nd rooster that hated her. Her own grandson. I got rid of the original rooster since he ripped her comb off. 2nd time around, she was driven from the flock. I allowed her feathers to grow so she could escape the rooster. She flew over into neighbors yard in a panic and was brutally murdered by the neighbor's dog on 12/26/2017. I did not handle it well. I understand dogs will be dogs but my neighbor threw her in the trash. My husband got her back and we buried her. The black sex links which are her daughters laid every other day without fail. After the death of my beloved Dot, all of my hens quit laying. They went through their molt in November. Are they mourning as I am? I am just devastated. The rooster actually is not an aggressive rooster and he does protect my flock. I was ready to get rid of him but my husband is attached. Please help!

 

[A.M. Eggs]

First, welcome to BYC and sorry for your loss. Your hens could just not be laying because it's winter, which means less sun and less eggs. I have lost many chickens over the years and understand your pain. Were these hens attached to Dot? If they were, they are probably mourning and will not lay for a few weeks. Once again, sorry for your loss.

 

[pennyJo1960]

sorry you lost her pretty ruff after that long maybe hatch a few see if you get one like her

 

[Laura Dutil]

I am afraid of getting another Barred Rock. She was excellent layer. Just don't think any can compare. Waiting til March and will explore my options. Thank you

 

[Laura Dutil]

First, welcome to BYC and sorry for your loss. Your hens could just not be laying because it's winter, which means less sun and less eggs. I have lost many chickens over the years and understand your pain. Were these hens attached to Dot? If they were, they are probably mourning and will not lay for a few weeks. Once again, sorry for your loss.

Her daughters were not attached they just quit laying

 

[Laura Dutil]

I will just give them time. They are sweet chickens

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC - sorry for your loss.

 

[MrsMistyReal]

My deepest condolences for your loss. On a better note welcome aboard to BYC family gr8 people tons of information, loads of fun, enjoy shake your tail feathers

 

[Laura Dutil]

My deepest condolences for your loss. On a better note welcome aboard to BYC family gr8 people tons of information, loads of fun, enjoy shake your tail feathers View attachment 1240164

Thank you

 

[christwodog]

Sorry to hear of your tragic loss...I have two barred rocks, Helga and Gretel. I love them very much, eventhough they are very different personalities. Let a little time go by, try another barred rock. She won't replace Dot, but maybe she can be just as special in her own way.