Please help me read and understand the necropsy report

[XAshleyX]

Hi. Can someone help me understand what caused her death and if there is anything I should do to my existing flock to prevent this?

 

[Mary Poopins Love]

hemmoraged liver caused her death

 

[CaliforniaMountainChicks]

Fatty liver disease (not contagious).
Main cause is too much high calorie and high fat treats like scratch, black oil sunflower seeds, suet, etc.

 

[XAshleyX]

Fatty liver disease (not contagious).
Main cause is too much high calorie and high fat treats like scratch, black oil sunflower seeds, suet, etc.

Thank you. This is more so what I'm looking for in regards to reasoning. I can read the report and understand the diagnosis/ results. I posted this rapidly while at work in between meetings without much time to explain myself. While I can read the report and Google information regarding the diagnosis, my question is if anyone thinks this is directly related to anything I've done and if there are preventative measures I can take to ensure my existing flock remains healthy. For example, I read somewhere that minimal treats, exercise, and selenium are good protective factors against fatty liver disease.
Does anyone have any suggestions regarding ways I can protect my current and existing flock?

 

[Eggcessive]

Fatty liver hemorrhagic disease. I had one hen out of dozens that died an early death from that. It is sometimes related to a high fat and carb diet, but some hens are genetically predisposed, and some may get it from other reasons. That is why I do not give a lot of treats, scratch or sunflower seeds anymore. Sorry for your loss.

 

[CoopBoots]

hemmoraged liver caused her death

Yes. Not contagious but dietary/related to her weight most likely.

 

[Devyn Nagy]

@Wyorp Rock @Eggcessive
@XAshleyX Yours didn't tag 'cause they were in a quote box, so I did it for you.

 

[XAshleyX]

@Wyorp Rock @Eggcessive
@XAshleyX Yours didn't tag 'cause they were in a quote box, so I did it for you.

Thank you

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'm sorry about your loss.

Fatty Liver Disease. As your report comments say - it's "believed" to be excessive dietary energy intake, but other factors such as genetic, environmental or hormonal factors may be involved.

So. Take that as a whole. To me, your feed is fine, but limit treats and if possible, let them get some exercise (roam about the yard).

 

[Mary Poopins Love]

It says this is a condition of over-conditioned laying hens