New Member from Arkansas

[Faithie]

Hello from the Arkansas River Valley. Longtime admirer of our feathered friends, first-time keeper by chance, when a young Splash Wyandotte rooster was dropped or lost and found his way to my rural home July 2018. He roosted in a 50’ sawtooth oak by night, foraged by day. We put out food for him and got two young hens (Blue Andalusian and Ancona) and a small coop with house and run before cold weather. They have been a delight and graced us almost daily with perfect little eggs through spring and summer 2019. Marilyn, the Ancona, was found dead just steps from the coop, no signs of injury or illness, at Thanksgiving. Judith, the Blue Andalusian, is ill with a worsening malady I first attributed to molting that my vet does not recognize. Chicky, Wyandotte rooster, is fine. I have posted images and description on the disease forum. Nice to be among friends. I’ve visited the site many times before joining today. Chickens are smart, sentient, wonderful birds for those who care to know them. Kind regards...Faith

 

[sourland]

Hello, Faith, and welcome to BYC. Good luck in defining the health issues your hen is facing.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Faith, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I hope your hen makes it.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Oh gosh, I am so sorry for the loss of 1 hen! I hope it's not contagious and the other hen survives along with your rooster. Mystery illness is quite scary. I am sure this has been hard on you.

Hopefully the folks in our Emergency section can help!

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.

We are glad you joined our flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

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[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Glad that you joined! I hope that you get the cause of the dead hen figured out, and hope that it's nothing that is contagious to your other 2. I would wait until that is figured out before adding any more to the flock.

 

[BullChick]

Welcome to BYC. I’m glad you are able to come to a place with so many fellow flock owners, that should be able to help figure out what is wrong. We understand your feelings, and hope we can comfort you in this emotional time.

 

[drumstick diva]

So very sorry for the loss of your hen. Hope an explanation can be determined.

 

[ValerieJ]

Hi! Welcome to BYC! I'm so sorry for your loss! I'm sure someone in the disease and illness forum will be able to help you. You have a family here who wants to support you in your chicken endeavors!!!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. I hope that you enjoy your time here.

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Best wishes

Pork Pie