Necropsy done at OSU

[Hickinboth]

On Friday I had one of my hens die. This was just out of the blue. She was fine on Thursday evening. When I won’t into the coop on Friday morning there was sitting like she was laying. I left the coop so she could do her thing and returned about 3 hours later only to find her dead. I immediately removed her and called the vet here about an necropsy but he didn’t do chickens. The closest place I could find was at OSU so I took her there. I have no idea what all this means. If anyone this is I would appreciate your input.

 

[Byrd gal]

I am not in any way a medical person but it said an obstruction in the uterus maybe egg bound? I had that happen to my favorite girl. Fine on the nest and an hour later gone. I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[Mamatomany123]

I think its saying she was egg bound and the egg broke inside of her.

 

[topochico225]

On Friday I had one of my hens die. This was just out of the blue. She was fine on Thursday evening. When I won’t into the coop on Friday morning there was sitting like she was laying. I left the coop so she could do her thing and returned about 3 hours later only to find her dead. I immediately removed her and called the vet here about an necropsy but he didn’t do chickens. The closest place I could find was at OSU so I took her there. I have no idea what all this means. If anyone this is I would appreciate your input.View attachment 2590967

The liver friability and the blood clot scream Fatty Liver Hemorrhagic Syndrome to me. Not sure about the egg stuff, though. So sorry about your girl.

 

[Kiki]

Fatty liver disease kills quick.

You need to take a good look at what you are feeding your flock.
I'd stop all treats immediately.

 

[Artichoke Lover]

Sounds like more than one issue to me. Liver damage and reproductive problems both. I agree with the others that it sounds like she was eggbound possibly with more than one egg stuck.

 

[Kiki]

Sounds like more than one issue to me. Liver damage and reproductive problems both. I agree with the others that it sounds like she was eggbound possibly with more than one egg stuck.

Both can be caused by too many treats.

Overweightness caused laying issues.

 

[LateBirdFarms]

Both can be caused by too many treats.

Overweightness caused laying issues.

Would the pathologist classify her weight as good if she were over weight? I agree completely that it sounds like fatty liver and a ruptured... something reproductive (I'd have to go back and read again to refresh my memory) but I'm more curious about the opening statement about her condition. I've never read a report that didn't have a layman's translation so I'm wondering more about that bit.

Also... since I've only had an autopsy done by a vet... and I've never had the opportunity to ask yet.. Are the university pathologists still learning the trade or are they experienced examiners just working at the facilities?

 

[micstrachan]

I’m sorry for your loss. This is fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome. I had the exact same thing happen with one of mine. She was active in the morning and dead when I got home from work. Necropsy at UC Davis revealed the cause of death. The only hint whatsoever was that her comb had lightened slightly and she was puffing her cheeks a little when she breathed the day before. I’ve been working for a year and a half to slim down my flock ever since.

Edited from some strange autocorrects.

 

[Myrshine]

Sounds egg bound to me