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    🐔 Hens 8+ Years Old - What Contributed to Their Longevity?

    This a great idea and I can’t wait to read up on everyone’s successful practices. My two buff Orpington’s passed at 4 and 5 years old. They were my first chickens (they were my children’s COVID pets, but I ultimately cared for them the most) and I miss them very much. I want to learn more and...
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    In your flock, what is the average lifespan of your hens?

    That sounds like a great life for your chickens.
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    In your flock, what is the average lifespan of your hens?

    I’m sorry to hear that. Do you know what they died from?
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    In your flock, what is the average lifespan of your hens?

    They both had good lives and were well taken care of and protected. The thing is they both seemed healthy and then they each died, but I never knew what they died from. I guess I choose to blame myself for not being a better caretaker because I don’t know what could cause them to pass away.
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    In your flock, what is the average lifespan of your hens?

    One buff Orpington lived 4 years and the other died at almost exactly 5 years old. I’ve read they are supposed to live 8+ so I’m wondering how I went wrong.
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    Homemade electrolytes

    Thank you. I miss her.
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    Homemade electrolytes

    Thank you so much for your kind words. It does help to think of how special it was to pet her and have her close. I hope she felt at peace. 💕
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    Homemade electrolytes

    Thank you for saying that. I appreciate it. 🩷 I’ve already been looking at photos and videos of her. 😢
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    Homemade electrolytes

    Thank you for all the quick replies and advice. I went to the local er vet and got the omnivore critical care there instead of waiting on my order from Chewy. I gave her about 15 ml of the mixture while she sat on my lap. I felt her crop and it was squishy. Her eyes kept dozing though and she...
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    Homemade electrolytes

    Hi, She is a buff Orpington. Online says eight or more years, but maybe that’s incorrect. She had stopped laying for a while and then started again recently in the past month or so laying eggs, but not every day. About a week ago I found she had slept in her nesting box instead of her perch...
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    Homemade electrolytes

    Hi, thank you for your reply. I did try wetting her feed and offered her favorite treats, blueberries. She had no interest in water, food or foraging. She is 5 years old. Would the solution I gave her hurt her or make her more ill? I gave her some already and I’m more worried now. 😟
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    Homemade electrolytes

    Would a solution of 2 ounces water, 1/4 tsp sugar, 1/4 tsp baking soda and 1/8 tsp salt hurt my chicken? She stopped eating and drinking last Friday. I ordered omnivore critical care, but it won’t arrive right away.
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