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Velmasbackyard
In the Brooder
- Feb 20, 2021
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Hi everyone! Been busy with everything ! We had very hot weather and very thick smoke up here in Creston B.C. area, one of my hens became lethargic , droopy tail , she ate very little drank water ,I noticed she breathed through her beak a lot, She eventually died last week after a long period of time, she had a buddy hen that always roosted beside her. after she passed, the buddy hen stayed by her body, she became quiet and would not eat or join the other hens. She passed away within 48 hours of the first hen! All I can figure, this little healthy buddy hen passed away of a broken heart! She willed herself to die! Something I have heard of , never thought I'd ever see it happen May my little hens R.I.P......