Rooster died

[Lisa L]

So my little sweet, affectionate fourteen week old Bantam rooster had a tragic accident this afternoon which resulted in his death. That leaves me to wonder how the remaining three hens will get along without him. Any ideas? Should I worry?

 

[LaFleche]

I am sorry you lost him.

They will surely miss him for some days but then they will be fine.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

They'll be fine. They might not know what happened (unless they witnessed it or saw his body) but they probably won't be mourning him for too long if at all

 

[Ihavesomechickens]

I’m so sorry for your loss. If you don’t mind me asking, how did he die? That could play a part in how the hens react to the death.

 

[Lisa L]

I’m so sorry for your loss. If you don’t mind me asking, how did he die? That could play a part in how the hens react to the death.

 

[Lisa L]

He loved to hop up on the back of our Adirondack chairs. He must've slipped and his head got wedged between the slots and he couldn't free himself. The girls were always with him so they surely witnessed the accident. Such a sad day.

 

[Ihavesomechickens]

He loved to hop up on the back of our Adirondack chairs. He must've slipped and his head got wedged between the slots and he couldn't free himself. The girls were always with him so they surely witnessed the accident. Such a sad day.

That is so sad . The girls are probably a bit traumatized so I wouldn’t be surprised if they mourned his loss for a bit longer then expected.

Best wishes