The position you found her in - on her back - makes me think of flip-over disease, but I don't know if that condition only occurs in broilers, due to their fast growth rate. I believe I have seen this term also used in connection with sudden death in chickens in general due to heart attack. Here is some further information, and perhaps others with more experience than I will comment. http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/202500.htm
Edited to say: I forgot to say I'm sorry that you lost your hen this way. I lost one suddenly about a year ago and it's hard not knowing why she passed away and if there is a danger to the rest of your flock.
Edited to say: I forgot to say I'm sorry that you lost your hen this way. I lost one suddenly about a year ago and it's hard not knowing why she passed away and if there is a danger to the rest of your flock.
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