tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254912446623916649.post5699708808401218490..comments2022-04-10T17:13:01.403-07:00Comments on Pint-sized Pioneering: How long do chickens liveJenn, Pint-sized Pioneeringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14250365416220253434noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254912446623916649.post-58584746044986128862012-04-10T08:48:56.957-07:002012-04-10T08:48:56.957-07:00If you are ever curious why your chicken died, are...If you are ever curious why your chicken died, are concerned about diseases, or just have some questions, you can always call my lab. I work at the Avian Health and Food Safety Lab in Puyallup. The vet here is extremely knowledgable about chickens. She performs necropsies to determine cause of death and can give you lots of information about caring for your backyard flock. If you are worried about cost, a necropsy is only $21.60 and the most common test ordered after that is under $20.Cheryl Williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254912446623916649.post-14523912796003916002012-04-07T16:52:09.879-07:002012-04-07T16:52:09.879-07:00Two or more years ago, we lost a Barred Plymouth R...Two or more years ago, we lost a Barred Plymouth Rock hen (Butch) to a predator. A week later, her "running mate," a Rhode Island Red hen (Penny), died of unknown cause. There were no signs of trauma or anything the day before to suggest Penny was going to die. It was sudden and without explanation. Just goes to show some days you never can tell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com