Age

[joebwe25]

How long are chickens supposed to live?
We've had chickens for three years now and they're really fun.
I would like to know how long they live

 

[justusnak]

joebwe....well....there are a few people on here that have hens as old as 16 years! it all depends on the care of the chicken. Im sure they dont lay that well after a few years tho.

 

[joebwe25]

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We have a friend that raises chickens and he said that some hens lay for 4 - 6 years.

 

[V Chic Chick]

The world record is around 20. However, that is extremely unusual, and the average age for a backyard chicken, barring disease and predators is 5-8 years.