Unknown death...

[Hyun]

Nope..puppy rarely goes out to the coop with me...and if he does, he is on a leash so he can't run up to the fence and scare the girls. It's the neighbor's dogs I can't control and by coincidence or the cause, was running loose this morning. Already have problems with this neighbor for another reason and now, I have to have another conversation with him.

 

[Hyun]

I'm sorry for your loss. I had an 8 or 9 week old Buff Orpington die a few weeks ago out of nowhere.

I read in "storey's guide to raising chickens" that giving your chickens an inspection each day helps in identifying problems before they become deadly. The problem I have with that advice is the stress it can inflict on my chickens... catching, holding, even chasing. Waiting until nighttime when they roost is your best bet in checking on them just remember your flashlight. YouTube has a great clip on how to hold your chickens to make inspections easier on both of you too! Good luck!

Good idea. YouTube is a great resource. Thank you.