Losses

I went out to feed the chickens this morning and to leave the gate open so they can forage and one of my black sex links was just standing there. Her comb was limp and flopped over. She had a messy behind, her eyes were sad. I knew she was sick but had no idea what was wrong with her. She is one and a half and older chickens don't usually have a problem with a pasted vent. She was not straining like she was egg bound. All the chickens seemed fine last night when I put them up. Or maybe I didn't pay close enough attention. I was due to go into town and wasn't sure what to do. Try to clean off her rear end? She actually let me pet her. Then, she walked over against the wall and laid down, sort plopped, actually. I had a feeling.

I got home 5 hours later and she was gone. Sigh....