first time chicken owner

[grumpylump24]

hi, I am a 25f raising hens for the first time. I have four girls.. three as of last night. we had a very intense surprise thunderstorm come through and she seemed to have had a heart attack . I'm devastated and having a hard time figuring out how to cope but am happy to be here and learn ways to protect and prevent harm to my girls in the future. I also wanted to give her a good memorial but am not sure what to do. I wanted to keep a few feathers and turn those into something nice, and then bury her at my family home. I look forward to being a part of and learning through this community. nice to meet you all and I wish it were on a more positive note but it is what it is

 

[N F C]

So sorry to read of your loss.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[Tookie]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

So sorry for your loss.

 

[triciayoung]

I am so sorry for your loss. Your ideas for a memorial are very good.

 

[Rose the Legbar]

Welcome to BYC!

And I am so sorry for your loss, it’s always hard to lose a loved pet unexpectedly. It’s an amazing idea to take some feathers and make something with them.

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC!
So sorry for your loss.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

I am so sorry for your loss. It's always heartbreaking when the pass, tears at the heart. Enjoy the others in your flock, if you have any questions about them along the way, be sure to ask. Welcome to our community!

 

[CluckyandPeepsFlock]

Welcome to BYC!

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

Sorry about your poor hen. Are you sure she wasn't showing symptoms of illness prior to last night? Chickens are surprisingly unbothered by thunder, gun shots, etc.