Sudden chicken death

Emma_Bruffy said:

I've been paranoid about the bird flu for a while, it just seems so sudden. I hope it's not in the area I live.

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Does you’re government have a site with information?
I know there have been infected birds near to where I live (just 3 km from my house). This was about 4 weeks ago. But since it got warmer with lots of sunshine (about 10 days ago) there are no new infested farms/larger hobby farms . They don’t count the ones under 50 chickens or other poultry.

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In my area they talk about a silence before death. because chickens sometimes stop to make sounds.
Check your local government or health department if there are cases of bird flu in your area if you think that's one of the options.

It can also be something like a heart attack. If possible call your vet to discuss what happened

BDutch said:

Hi Littledarling,

I had the same today. So sad. Yesterday my chicken (Cookie) seemed perfectly normal. And this morning I found her dead under the roosts.
For me this is new too. Last year a sister of her died after a short period of being sick (probably egg problem/infection) . But I noticed nothing with this lady (4 years old) . Her head or body were not harmed. Maybe a heart attack?

I sure hope it’s not the avian flu. The other chickens all seem all right. If another one is getting sick or drops dead tomorrow , I have to ask for a test for the Avian Flu.

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I’m sorry for your loss! I hope neither of us have the avian flu in our flock, Im reading that it’ll spread very fast so we should be able to tell pretty quick if we lose more. Im also very pregnant so now Im a bit worried about being near my girls if that’s the case.

BDutch said:

Does you’re government have a site with information?
I know there have been infected birds near to where I live (just 3 km from my house). This was about 4 weeks ago. But since it got warmer eith lots of sunshine (about 10 days ago) the are no new infested farms/larger hobby farms . They don’t count the ones under 50 chickens or other poultry.

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Wow, do we live close to each other? Same here!

Littledarlingfarm said:

I’m sorry for your loss! I hope neither of us have the avian flu in our flock, Im reading that it’ll spread very fast so we should be able to tell pretty quick if we lose more. Im also very pregnant so now Im a bit worried about being near my girls if that’s the case.

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If it's the case your local doctor might prescribe antiviral medication for you. But no worries before it's needed.

I live in the Netherlands , in Europe. I added a link to a map of the situation here. The info is is Dutch.
https://www.levendehave.nl/nieuws/update-en-kaart-met-besmettingen-vogelgriep

BDutch said:

I live in the Netherlands , in Europe. I added a link to a map of the situation here. The info is is Dutch.
https://www.levendehave.nl/nieuws/update-en-kaart-met-besmettingen-vogelgriep

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Yes I live in the netherlands too!

Littledarlingfarm said:

I’m sorry for your loss! I hope neither of us have the avian flu in our flock, Im reading that it’ll spread very fast so we should be able to tell pretty quick if we lose more. Im also very pregnant so now Im a bit worried about being near my girls if that’s the case.

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Don’t worry about the bird flu for yourself or the baby. This is not contagious for humans.

BDutch said:

Don’t worry about the bird flu for yourself or the baby. This is not contagious for humans.

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Oh thank goodness! I read humans can get it, but I see now that it’s very rare. What a relief!

I didn't read the whole thread, but if this is the bird flu, you'll start seeing more deaths. If you do, than call it in to the USDA immediately. Unfortunately, there is no cure and no anti-viral medication will be prescribed. Your will get tested, and if they test positive, they will have to be culled by USDA officials.
We'll just cross our fingers it isn't that, theres lots if diseases chickens can get.

Not sure if its been mentioned, but did you consider doing/sending her in for a necropsy? If you still have her body, this will be the very best way to determine what is going on.