5 years is not a record age for a hen, but it is definitely in the upper 95% age wise. This is why i will not breed older hens and roosters unless I badly need to breed them to keep a line with good genes going.
I hoping I can get mine to five. I will feel like I must have done something right if they make it that long
My hen did too, after taken out the Rooster from the flock. I thought it was crazy . She has as big, if not bigger spurs, than the Rooster. ???Hi All,
I think I may have an alien chicken in my flock.
I have a flock of BO's all age 5 years.
My rooster, has been sick and away form the flock for about 3 weeks.
He is doing better now after much TLC and is now with his girls again.
I was putting the girls to bed last night and noticed that my alpha Hen is growing spurs.
I have also noticed that after their molt her tail is also taking on a rooster-ish look as well.
I know she is a hen, she is my best layer.
What is going on!!! please tell me this is normal, or as she been possessed by an alien.
Thanks
It’s definitely up there in age for sure and if you use any artificial light then it adds years to their age as well.
