My favorite chicken died suddenly no warning!!!

[polishcourt]

I have had a polish hen for about a month now I did not quarantine before putting with the rest of the flock and I had to separate some peckers a few days but everything has been going great the last few weeks I even saw her dust bath yesterday as well as eating and drinking and got up one the roost in her usual spot this morning dead under the roost ?? I checked her body no signs of anything unusual anyone have a clue as to what could have happened

 

[CMV]

Birds sometimes die suddenly and without warning. Unfortunately, they are masters at disguising ailments and weakness. They have to in order to survive in a flock where any weakness will get them ostracized and attacked. You will likely never know what caused your bird's death without a necropsy. You can contact your local extension office or your state lab to find out about these should you want to really know for sure what happened.

I am sorry for your loss.

 

[polishcourt]

Thanks so much for the reply hoping it was not an infectious process and the others are safe

 

[CMV]

Generally, there are at least a few signs of illness when an infectious disease is at work. It is likely something that was limited to just her. That being said- a good once over for all the birds is in order, as well as keeping an extra close eye on things for a week or two.

Good luck.