I have a flock of 6 birds (well now 5) 3 that are al little over a year and three that are 13 weeks. This morning when I went to collect eggs and change the water one of the 13 week olds was dead on the floor of the coop. She was a Barred Rock and seems fine yesterday, they all free range in my backyard and were our for several hours yesterday looking fine. She did not have any visible marks or wounds so I am baffled.
My question is what should I look out for? Should I worry about the other five? I am leaving on vacation in two days and have a chicken sitter and I don't want her to worry either. Ack! Any advice would be most welcome.
My question is what should I look out for? Should I worry about the other five? I am leaving on vacation in two days and have a chicken sitter and I don't want her to worry either. Ack! Any advice would be most welcome.