Tell Breeder Or Not?

A good friend is nagging me to tell the breeder of my 3 Welsummer chicks that 2 of them died of myco within the first week, since they came with a 14 day guarantee.
The first died after just 4 days, the second was the next day.

But I'm reluctant, because I'm ashamed. She was so proud of them and trusted them to me, she was a lovely lady.

I don't want to tell her that 2 of them died in the first week and now the last might also be sick

It's causing a lot of friction between my friend and me. I'd prefer to say nothing & just let the breeder think her babies have thrived.

Am I doing right? As if there ain't enough to worry about 

Oh dear that's a shame! I am like you and prefer to keep the peace and say nothing   but I think Myco is passed on to the egg from the parent birds (no expert as I am relitively new to chicken keeping) but from what I have read on here this is the case! (did you get it confirmed from the vet?)

I breed and show rabbits and my stock goes back for 29 years, I have been building up my line since I was 7 years old! and I really would want to know if anything was in my line that was sinister! I always send off baby rabbits to their new home with a guarentee and make sure people keep me updated with their progress... so if the lady is as nice as you say and is genuine, then she will be fine about it, she can then sort out the root of the problem (may have to restock her parent birds if she wants to carry on selling hatchng eggs).

Hope this has helped   in your decision

All the best Trina  

She may be unaware and be glad of you telling her there is a problem. If I was selling eggs/chicks I would want someone to tell me.

Thank you for the replies.

I do see your point that she has a right to know and would want to.

Still feel ashamed though, so I'll do it by email  (chicken)

Thanks.

Hi I breed pure breed poultry and  I would prefer to know if people had problems with my birds, I always tell buyers to get in touch if they have any problems, even if its just a change of mind, but definately about illness or disease.

Thanks again all for the sound advice, glad I asked you 

I did email the breeder, just to let her know and get it off my chest cos I've felt sooooo guilty.

Tonight I had a lovely reply, she wasn't angry at all and has offered to replace the two poor babes that died and treat any of the others I bought from her, if they show any symptoms.

Isn't that lovely? Told ya she's nice 
Not sure I can face having more chicks after last week, but it's a kind offer. We'll see.

Thank you 

It would be a shame to give up. Perhaps she might hold the offer open until the spring when you and the weather may feel more up to it. Just a thought.