ksmnet Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I'm looking for somewhere to turn. We received our three Gingernut Rangers in June, and they started laying within 2-6 weeks later. They have been very healthy and laying regularly all along. Even now that the days are getting shorter they are still laying. Once in awhile we might only find two eggs, but have never been concerned. Today, my wife came home from work and being out for the evening, and when she went to check the nesting box of the Cube, found a dead hen. We have not noticed anything out of the ordinary, and there were three eggs just yesterday. It has not been real cold here yet (coldest has been about 28 degrees Fahrenheit, but not for a couple of weeks now). I work 250 miles away from home, so am only able to get home on weekends. I suggested that my wife put the hen in a bag and into the freezer until I can get home and look at it. I'm thinking the hen may have died while trying to lay an egg. I've tried to use the search feature on this forum, but I get a message that I'm not allowed to use the search feature. I am logged in while doing so. Does anyone have any suggestions of what we can do to figure out what may have happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Sorry to hear it. You could be right, she may have died whilst laying an egg. It isn't that uncommon. She may have had an abnormality in her heart, or have suffered a shock. You could ask a vet to perform a post mortem, but it will be very costly, and may be inconclusive anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Thats a real shame I am sorry I would say you were probably right on the laying problem theory, check the vent for any trauma Sadly sometimes hens do just die for no apparent reason though Keep an eye on the others just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I'm sorry to hear that . You won't be able to perform certain functions till you've notched up a few more posts. It's designed to foil spammers. Just respond to a few posts and you'll be a fully fledged forum member . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksmnet Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 Thanks for the replies. I'll see if I can determine anything this weekend when I examine the carcass. My wife felt bad, but there's nothing she could have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
