skip to main content

Chicken died of broken neck

16 years ago

I just found one of my favorite bantam hens (age unknown) dead of a broken neck. She was lying by--but not caught in--a wheelbarrow near the pen. She was fine this morning. I have no idea what could have happened. Could one of the roosters have hurt her? She didn't get mated very often. She was very independent--would go way ahead of the others and then call till she got company.

I just wondered if anyone has any ideas about what could have happened.

Sort by:Oldest

Comment (1)

gardengalrn
16 years ago
I would imagine that any number of scenarios could have happened. You will probably never know. She sounds like one of my very "independent" cats, an adventure seeker. Poor thing now has a broke leg and a gash in her hind end, I suspect from falling from a tree or the barn. I've witnessed her plummet from the rafters in the barn to the floor unhurt but I guess that is one ride you only get one chance on. Sorry about your chicken. Lori

Related Stories

MOST POPULAR Kitchen of the Week: Broken China Makes a Splash in This Kitchen

By Becky Harris

When life handed this homeowner a smashed plate, her designer delivered a one-of-a-kind wall covering to fit the cheerful new room

LIFE You Showed Us: 20 Nutty Home Fixes

By Becky Harris

We made the call for your Band-Aid solutions around the house, and you delivered. Here's how you are making what's broken work again

EVENTS Don't Throw Away Another Household Item Before Reading This

By Mitchell Parker

Repair Cafe events around the world enlist savvy volunteers to fix broken lamps, bicycles, electronics, small appliances, clothing and more

DECORATING GUIDES 12 Deadly Decorating Sins

Are your room designs suffering from a few old habits? It may be time to change your ways

LIFE The Beautiful Thing About Dad's Chair

By Mitchell Parker

My father had his own spot in the house. His father had his own spot. Now I have mine

HOUZZ TOURS My Houzz: Handmade Coziness in a Potter’s New England Home and Studio

By Rikki Snyder

Thoughtful details, a wealth of color and inviting farmhouse style rule in this family’s renovated house

FEEL-GOOD HOME Simple Pleasures: Make Do and Mend

By Laura Gaskill

Experience the satisfaction of fixing, repurposing and creating things yourself around the home

BUDGETING YOUR PROJECT Construction Contracts: What Are General Conditions?

By Ventana Construction LLC

Here’s what you should know about these behind-the-scenes costs and why your contractor bills for them

REMODELING GUIDES 8 Lessons on Renovating a House from Someone Who's Living It

By Restoring our 1890 Victorian

So you think DIY remodeling is going to be fun? Here is one homeowner's list of what you may be getting yourself into

MOST POPULAR How to Get Rid of Those Pesky Summer Fruit Flies

By Mitchell Parker

Learn what fruit flies are, how to prevent them and how to get rid of them in your home

Sponsored

Frasure Home Improvements

2 Reviews

Franklin County's Highly Skilled General Contractor

More Discussions

The best colors for a house that has a red roof . The trim is going W

2