Red Star died out of the blue, no idea what happened

[Summer98]

My favorite, young and healthy Red Star was found dead yesterday. I am very perplexed because she had no signs of illness. Is this just a Red Star thing (as in, this breed has a short life span or something)? I didn't feel any lumps. We couldn't do a necropsy this time because it's too cold out. I'm still just perplexed; she wasn't even two years old yet. She used to follow me around the yard like a dog and want to be carried around. She had plenty of grit and oyster shell available.

 

[JCE123]

I'm so sorry. I had the same situation last week. Perfectly healthy as far as I knew and then she died with no evident reason at all. Mine was an easter egger, just about 1 year old.

 

[JCE123]

Actually, I just got a call from my vet, she had sent samples to the lab. It turns out she had coccidiosis and a fatty liver. I am treating my hens with Corid now, so I've got that covered, I hope. And it looks like I better just say no to the little treat beggars, no more sunflower seeds and mealworms.

 

[jgoldy2]

Sadly hens can die with out showing signs of sickness, sorry.