- Aug 17, 2015
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Started the Spring with four healthy mixed heritage breed hens laying regularly. All seemed fine until one morning in June I found one of the hens dead in the run. Found another in August and the third this morning. I’ve lost a couple over the years with no explanation and a few to varmits. Mostly lose them to old age. These three all appeared happy and health the day before and showed no evidence of foul play, mites or lice on them or in the coop and no worms in the poop. Fed them the same organic layer rations I’ve always used, and regular treats from the kitchen and garden. Ocassionally mixed in dried seaweed, probiotics and diatomaceous earth with the treats. Gave them meal worms and scratch occasionally for an extra treat. They had ready access to fresh water in the coop and the run. Don’t have the stomach to do an autopsy and the state doesn’t provide this service. Any ideas about what might be going on or suggestions for improvements would be greatly appreciated.