Suddenly 3 dead 10 week old pullets !

[captokey]

After 10 trouble free weeks with these birds, this am I found 3 dead birds practically under the roost. The only thing that has changed recently was the addition of two bags of coarse pine shavings added to the floor day before yesterday. These birds showed no injuries other thean feathers pulled which I assume the other chickens did to the corpses. They were raised for over 5 weeks on shavings without problem, so I assumed it wouldn't be a problem now. They are on TSC chick starter, plus they get a couple cups of scratch grain per day. I've added some tetracycline to the water as a precaution. Anyone else have a comment or idea?

 

[ninabeast]

Oh, that's terrible. I'm so sorry. I have to say that this is the sort of story that keeps me awake at night. I hope you get answers here that can allow you to rest easy!

 

[gertiie]

I am sorry for your loss. I dont have any explanation or reasoning but just wanted to say I am sorry for your loss.

 

[tbarbee]

Same thing is happening to me and there aboutthe same age and mine don't show trouble breathing they jay get lethargic and die quick