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I too, have had them die for no reason, or from predators, and few with age. Several posts up, had a life expectancy of 8-9 years. I have had chickens for years, and never come close to 8 years for any bird. I think a much more realistic AVERAGE would be 3-4 years. The averaging taken in to...

I humbly disagree. I have had old birds that were stiff and sore, I am pretty sure it was painful for them. Also, sometimes this will change the flock dynamics, and they can be very mean to an old bird. Pets other than chickens are not real good indicators how chickens will act. I have had...

I would not feel guilty about the abscess on her leg, I am betting it came on very fast. I would anticipate that most of this flock will be gone within 6 months. However, I would have made the same prediction 3-4 years ago! Often times, I have gone in and just had a hen that seemed just fine...