I used to raise exotics..parrots, conures...sad to say..i have on occasion aspirated a handled baby. After many yrs..I sold them..got chickens and discovered i LOVE chickens! Not long ago, I watched a days old cemani chick get knocked into the water dish and aspirated water..just like that..it fell over dead. Yep..i know every one if my chickens faces..All thier little individual characteristics...they r actually very interesting. When ur hubby pics u up another buddy for your hen..get a couple of extra hens! A little roo with 3 hens can be pretty fun! Good luck.It was very hard to watch him go lifeless in my hands. It definitely seemed like he drowned. Fluid came pouring out once his head went limp. He was gone so fast. I really just miss his lil face. thank you so much for your comment. I feel better understanding how and why he passed so quickly. I wish you the best luck in raising your flock.