Sick chicken hunched over

[OrpingtonManiac]

I think theres an article with videos on it. @Eggcessive or @Wyorp Rock might know, not sure though.

Here
If you scroll right to the bottom theres a video of someone explaining how to do one.

 

[OrpingtonManiac]

I think I will try and send her body in for a Necropsy. Will I get her back to bury her or no? (I know she will be cut open and that)

Also, what should I do to her body before sending her.

I think you need to store her body in a sealed bag in the fridge (not freezer). Maybe if you ask for her body back they will, i'm not sure though

 

[GracePoultry]

I think you need to store her body in a sealed bag in the fridge (not freezer). Maybe if you ask for her body back they will, i'm not sure though

Thanks. I'll look into it.

 

[Bawkbok]

I'm so sorry your chicken passed. You did the best you could to help her. You're a good chicken momma with a good heart doing the best you can.

 

[CCsGarden]

I don't know how. I'm almost positive it was her crop.
Should I burp her and see? I want to respect her body, but at least then I'd know.

totally understand she was your pet! I don't think you need to burp her. There should be some info on here though about the necropsy.

 

[GracePoultry]

I let the girls see Mel's body. (I decided to just bury her under the apple tree. she was one of my only chickens that liked apples.)
I think they know. I'm positive Georgy knows. She was scratching around with the other chickens and when I laid down Melanie so they could say goodbye, she just stood their, staring. eventually laying down next to her.

Georgie and Melanie were best friends. I almost never saw them apart.

 

[Bawkbok]

I let the girls see Mel's body. (I decided to just bury her under the apple tree. she was one of my only chickens that liked apples.)
I think they know. I'm positive Georgy knows. She was scratching around with the other chickens and when I laid down Melanie so they could say goodbye, she just stood their, staring. eventually laying down next to her.

Georgie and Melanie were best friends. I almost never saw them apart.

That sounds sweet but it's heartbreaking. Be prepared for Georgie to be a little upset or stressed for a few days. The sudden departure and absence of her will be felt and the pecking order has to re-establish all over again. Be sure to bury her body at least a couple of feet down to deter critters from digging it up, especially dogs. Hopefully, the tree is not right next to your coop. Wishing you the best.

 

[GracePoultry]

That sounds sweet but it's heartbreaking. Be prepared for Georgie to be a little upset or stressed for a few days. The sudden departure and absence of her will be felt and the pecking order has to re-establish all over again. Be sure to bury her body at least a couple of feet down to deter critters from digging it up, especially dogs. Hopefully, the tree is not right next to your coop. Wishing you the best.

Thanks. When my rooster died, it took a few days for my chickens to become upset.
But I immediately noticed a shift in behavior when they saw her body, especially with Georgie.
Are there ways I can help them deal with it, or do they just need some time to recover?

 

[Noraaaaa]

Thanks. When my rooster died, it took a few days for my chickens to become upset.
But I immediately noticed a shift in behavior when they saw her body, especially with Georgie.
Are there ways I can help them deal with it, or do they just need some time to recover?

Just need time

 

[GracePoultry]

Just need time

Thanks Nora!