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Hi. Have often come to backyardchickens to read threads and get advice, and have now joined to interact. I only keep a maximum of 4 chickens at one time so far, that are allowed to roam free, and although I initially intended to cull them and eat them after main laying days were over, with so few chickens it's been far too easy to get attached to them. However, I may have to bite the bullet and go back to original plan, as I do find that as they get older they are more prone to illness and it's very difficult to save them, so maybe it's kinder to them and me to cull as a matter of routine. Am working on it.
Looking forward to conversations and interactions with everyone.
 
Hello there and welcome to BYC! :frow

Certain breeds will live long and lay well into their 6th year. Some production breeds dont live much past 2 years without health problems. I have had great luck with the Orpington breeds...Black Australorps, Buff Orpingtons. Very hardly, healthy and less prone to disease, they live long and lay in their older years.

Good luck establishing your flock.
 
DobieLover said:
Hello and welcome to BYC! :frow Glad you joined.
How old are they?
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Hi. Thanks for your message. I only have one left who is old in chicken terms and she's 5. She was part of my first ever chickens and I've always had a bit of a soft spot for her as she's never pecked me when she was broody!
 
TwoCrows said:
Hello there and welcome to BYC! :frow

Certain breeds will live long and lay well into their 6th year. Some production breeds dont live much past 2 years without health problems. I have had great luck with the Orpington breeds...Black Australorps, Buff Orpingtons. Very hardly, healthy and less prone to disease, they live long and lay in their older years.

Good luck establishing your flock.
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Hi. Thank you. I'll bear that in mind when I get my next lot, although I'm fairly limited as to what is available locally. My first 4 were all Sussexes. I can't remember the breed name of my 2 smaller ginger ones though. I'll definitely keep a look out for Orpingtons.
 

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