Ok, I am totally stumped. I came home today to find 2 dead pigeon/doves (not sure which they are). One in the coop and one about 10 feet directly outside the coop (there's no run as they're completely free range during the day). I assumed that the birds got into the coop and were killed by my chickens. The wild birds often get into the coop to eat the food.
But then I found my rooster on the patio underneath the table... looks like he's been dead for hours. He was alive and well when I left for work this morning!! None of the 3 dead birds (2 pigeons and my rooster) have any obvious injuries or feathers missing or anything! The rooster did have a little blood around his beak and comb, like maybe he coughed it up or something??? I have no idea.
I am so freaked out! I have 10 other chickens that all seem fine....
I always pay attention to their stools, and nothing seemed weird or different lately...
What could have killed those 3 birds all within a matter of hours, with no signs of injury or struggle??
Could it be some kind of disease? Should I not be eating the hens' eggs for a while??
What should I do?!
Thanks,
Katie
Posted by: katewin56@yahoo.com
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