Lost a chicken

[khoracek]

We just found one of our EE girls dead I have no idea why. I let them outside in the run today and she was fine. I see no signs of entry by something so I don't think that was it. I've heard that chickens can get an egg stuck. Do you think this is why she died? I feel really bad.

We have another girl that has a bare bottom from pecking. I've been reading to make sure they have enough food and no boredom. I'm wondering if a flock block might help them.

 

[farmchic]

I had the same thing happen today. No warning, but dead in the coop. I know how you feel. This is the first hen that I have lost.

 

[SkyWarrior]

Sorry to hear this.

Sometimes they just do that.

 

[trailchick]

Sorry. It happens..

I had a couple last summer go & no logical reason that I could find.
Didn't necropsy.