Silkie Chicken Died so Fast- What Caused the Death? Help!

[Chickenlover400]

We had a beautiful white silkie pullet. She was almost 5 months old and had just won a blue ribbon at the county fair. I was so proud of her and I loved that chicken. Yesterday I noticed that she was really lethargic and her head drooped down towards the ground. I didn't think anything of it until just a few hours ago. I picked her up and she started puking up a watery substance. She wouldn't stop puking and hacking. I looked on the internet and I was pretty sure she had sour crop. I then tipped her upside down and rubbed her crop until she began puking up a yellow bile. I know that you aren't supposed to leave the chicken upside down for more than 15 seconds, but she wouldn't stop puking and if I turned her right-side up, she would stop puking, but continue hacking and it seemed like she was choking. This continued for about 10 minutes, until she stretched her neck out, desperately hacking, flapped her wings, and just died! It was so sad and I would like to know why she died- if anyone has any ideas please let me know.

 

[ten chicks]

We had a beautiful white silkie pullet. She was almost 5 months old and had just won a blue ribbon at the county fair. I was so proud of her and I loved that chicken. Yesterday I noticed that she was really lethargic and her head drooped down towards the ground. I didn't think anything of it until just a few hours ago. I picked her up and she started puking up a watery substance. She wouldn't stop puking and hacking. I looked on the internet and I was pretty sure she had sour crop. I then tipped her upside down and rubbed her crop until she began puking up a yellow bile. I know that you aren't supposed to leave the chicken upside down for more than 15 seconds, but she wouldn't stop puking and if I turned her right-side up, she would stop puking, but continue hacking and it seemed like she was choking. This continued for about 10 minutes, until she stretched her neck out, desperately hacking, flapped her wings, and just died! It was so sad and I would like to know why she died- if anyone has any ideas please let me know.

My guess would be she aspirated on her vomit(fluid in her lungs).

 

[Chickenlover400]

Ok- thank you for the reply- she will be missed

 

[ten chicks]

Ok- thank you for the reply- she will be missed

It is very difficult when a beloved pet dies,and this must have been extremely traumatic,but you did try to save her. She knew she was loved,i know this does not help,but unfortunately with chickens so many issues can arise at any given time and all we can do is our best. My condolences to you.

 

[Chickenlover400]

Thanks- that makes me feel so much better

 

[ten chicks]

Thanks- that makes me feel so much better

Welcome,i have have a couple of white silkie pullets about 5 months also,they are such baby girls,adorable little fluff balls,i understand how you are feeling.

 

[Chickenlover400]

Yes- they are one of my favorite breeds hopefully yours stay healthy for a long time