Lost our first bird. :(

[eggsited chickens]

Well, the time has come... Out of 34 chickens we received back in April, one has died. Sunday I noticed she would stand in a corner and just move slow. Her comb flopped over too. Her poo was runny white/yellow...there was no form to it. She slowed down on eating over the last couple days. I had her in a coop by herself since Tuesday, and you could tell each day she was getting worse. She wouldn't eat last night, and today she wouldn't drink either.

Her vent was constantly going when she was alive, which i have read that it could be a sign of 'eggbound', but I didn't feel anything. Maybe I didn't go in far enough?

Poor girl, I know we were fortunate only to loose one, but it's still hard especially when you see her struggling.

 

[teach1rusl]

So sorry! I hate reading these posts, because I know it's a fact of life I'll have to go through eventually. But it helps to know there are others out there who understand the sadness...

 

[PandoraTaylor]

I am sorry for your loss

 

[Luvs chickens]

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my 1st sweet Opal last August. I am still sad.

 

[Darlasmum]

Sad news- I am so sorry.

 

[Country4ever]

So sorry for your loss. Its hard to lose any of them.
Sometimes, things just happen.
The thing with chickens (and most animals) is that they know they will be picked on if they show any signs of illness. So we don't usually notice there's a problem until the illness is advanced.
Good luck with the rest of your flock.