Lost another hen...

[HuevosModesto]

This is death #2, in about a 2 month period. She was fine this morning, and then this evening she was face down in the grass and lethargic. I tried to check her egg vent, but I didn’t feel anything (and I don’t really know what to feel for). Ultimately, I put her down- could this be a illness in the dirt? Sickness that has taken 2+ months to manifest? Something I’m doing?

I checked for mites on her legs and body- none. She did feel thin, but she was still young. I’m at a loss, please help.

 

[TropicalBabies]

I feel for you. I lost a young hen about a month ago and then a 8 week old last week. The first I scratched my head thinking it was the heat and humidity. The second I ran out and got Corid. I've been treating my girls for 5 days now and I am holding my breath. Because so many of the illnesses have similar symptoms it is a difficult. Have you checked out the poop situation of your other girls? Can you get a sample to your vet? How are your other girls behaving? Anybody with a pale comb, poopy butt or a little unsociable?

 

[BPlayer]

This is death #2, in about a 2 month period. She was fine this morning, and then this evening she was face down in the grass and lethargic. I tried to check her egg vent, but I didn’t feel anything (and I don’t really know what to feel for). Ultimately, I put her down- could this be a illness in the dirt? Sickness that has taken 2+ months to manifest? Something I’m doing?

I checked for mites on her legs and body- none. She did feel thin, but she was still young. I’m at a loss, please help.

 

[BPlayer]

I just lost a chicken too.....same MO! I found he tucked in next to the feed can, checked her for physical issue....nothing. She died within 5 minutes. I have a cement floor so no dirt issues and I use bales of wood shavings for deep bedding. No answers as to cause!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

This is death #2, in about a 2 month period. She was fine this morning, and then this evening she was face down in the grass and lethargic. I tried to check her egg vent, but I didn’t feel anything (and I don’t really know what to feel for). Ultimately, I put her down- could this be a illness in the dirt? Sickness that has taken 2+ months to manifest? Something I’m doing?
I checked for mites on her legs and body- none. She did feel thin, but she was still young. I’m at a loss, please help.

I'm sorry for your loss.
Sometimes the only way to find out the cause of death is through testing/necropsy. If you still have the body, refrigerate it and send it to your state lab.
http://www.metzerfarms.com/PoultryLabs.cfm

How old are the chickens?
What type of food/treats do you feed?
How are they housed?

 

[HuevosModesto]

I'm sorry for your loss.
Sometimes the only way to find out the cause of death is through testing/necropsy. If you still have the body, refrigerate it and send it to your state lab.
http://www.metzerfarms.com/PoultryLabs.cfm

How old are the chickens?
What type of food/treats do you feed?
How are they housed?

Chickens are 8-9 months, Food is Purina Layena pellets, snacks are scratch grains and occasional meal worms. Housing is an Eglu Cube with 6 meter run.

I disposed if her body already, I can’t get to the state lab in a reasonable time frame.

 

[chub_the_chick]

sorry for your loss.

 

[Goldenrod1210]

So sorry for your loss.