hi,I'm gramapockpock. I live inGresham,OR which is a suburb of Portland.

[gramapockpock]

I'm a Sr. Grandma and retired accountant. I have 2 hens,Robin a big beautiful bared rock and Rosie a Rhode IslandRed. They have the run of our side and back yard and have a 2 story condo to call home. They are turning 8 this spring and still laid some eggs this past year. Can anyone tell me how long they should live? I am also a quilter. Hope to hear from others with same interests.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Sounds like you have a pair of happy chickens to still be laying1 There have been a couple of polls on ages and people have had birds live well into their teens, here is one with quite a few answers https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/522611/official-poll-how-old-is-was-your-oldest-chicken

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC. Glad you decided to our flock. Most chicken breeds typically live 8-10 years, but on occasion (as Kelsie2290 stated), they can live considerably longer. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck with your flock.

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

Chickens can live anywhere from 3-15 years.

 

[drumstick diva]

Hi Gramapockpock - welcome to the flock. That is amazing that your girls are still laying - you must be making them very happy chickens.

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

I had a 7yo hen that laid about 4 eggs a week and even went broody twice in the year before we moved and had to rehome her. 2 Years on I heard from her new owners that she's still doing well. We have a few quilters here, myself included. You will find some quilt chat and share threads down in the Hobbies section:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/41/hobbies

Enjoy the site!

 

[sunflour]

So glad you joined us. Do check out the quilters forums. There are also other hobby threads if you are interested.

 

[ChickyChickens]

Welcome to BYC!!! There are loads of members on here…so if you have ANY questions…just ASK!!!

Hope you have loads of fun and all your answers answered here on BYC the BEST CHICKEN KEEPING FORUM on EARTH!!

 

[ChickyChickens]

Welcome to BYC!!! There are loads of members on here…so if you have ANY questions…just ASK!!!

Hope you have loads of fun and all your answers answered here on BYC the BEST CHICKEN KEEPING FORUM on EARTH!!