Why did my baby go through this?

[Bsmac]

Tears are pouring down my cheek. Thank you for such beautiful words

So sorry... I understand... One of my favorite birds was a Black Jersey Giant just a year old I named Blue. Our Easter egger had bullied her a little but I wasn`t that concerned, I should have been. I heard a ruckus in the run so I ran out there and here the Easter egger was standing on top of her pecking the crap out of her. I broke it up and picked her up and got her out of the run. I did not see any wounds but she died on my lap moments later probably had a heart attack. Still makes me teary eyed two years later she was such a sweet bird! One of my first lap chickens! I feel responsible for it to this day.

 

[nuthatched]

I forgot to mention that she also got dried mealworms daily, grit, and calcium. We do not feed layer. Another hen we have will a lot of times lay two eggs a day if we feed layer. I'd have to check with my hubby cause I am not 100% it might be starter / grower. He always buys it and stores its it tightly so it doesn't get moldy.

She might have needed the layer, layer feed doesn't make hens lay, it just supports them in the egg making and laying process. some birds need more calcium and can have deficiencies. Laying is almost impossible if there's not enough calcium in the system.

 

[MotherhenXOXO]

So sorry... I understand... One of my favorite birds was a Black Jersey Giant just a year old I named Blue. Our Easter egger had bullied her a little but I wasn`t that concerned, I should have been. I heard a ruckus in the run so I ran out there and here the Easter egger was standing on top of her pecking the crap out of her. I broke it up and picked her up and got her out of the run. I did not see any wounds but she died on my lap moments later probably had a heart attack. Still makes me teary eyed two years later she was such a sweet bird! One of my first lap chickens! I feel responsible for it to this day.

The "what ifs" make it so much harder. It's been 5 days and I am still barely functioning and can't stop crying. I am so sorry for what happened to your little girl. Must have been tremendously terrible! God love her. Thank you for telling your story

 

[MotherhenXOXO]

She might have needed the layer, layer feed doesn't make hens lay, it just supports them in the egg making and laying process. some birds need more calcium and can have deficiencies. Laying is almost impossible if there's not enough calcium in the system.

Oyster shell was to big and we couldn't find a grinder powerful enough to make the oyster shell smaller. At least find one we could afford so we did some research and found that some use calcium flour. Oyster shell but in powder form. We generously sprinkled that on her food which was in like a dog food bowl. It stuck to the food being it was powder so I know she was getting calcium. In fact, I was afraid she might be getting too much and I had to keep an eye in her nares so the powder did not clog them.

 

[Beau plus penny]

I don't think you are crazy one bit. Sometimes I feel maybe I m crazy for loving her so much! Most wonderful love in the world. So much more than a chicken and I pray to be with my baby again as well! Thank you.

thank you! in a strange way bunny felt and still feels like my gaurdian angel

 

[nuthatched]

Oyster shell was to big and we couldn't find a grinder powerful enough to make the oyster shell smaller. At least find one we could afford so we did some research and found that some use calcium flour. Oyster shell but in powder form. We generously sprinkled that on her food which was in like a dog food bowl. It stuck to the food being it was powder so I know she was getting calcium. In fact, I was afraid she might be getting too much and I had to keep an eye in her nares so the powder did not clog them.

You can get avian grit, it's small oyster shell.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/browns-avian-grit-plus-for-canaries-finches-20-oz-1264963

 

[MotherhenXOXO]

thank you! in a strange way bunny felt and still feels like my gaurdian angel

I would keep that feeling if I were you because I truly believe in the possibility Bunny is.