How long can a hen live?

[Sonia]

I have seen many many posts on what age you can put them out, when they start laying ect ect ect, but I was wondering how long a well cared for hen will live? If breed matters I'm most interested in Barred rocks. However I'd be interested in hearing about any of your senior citizens hens or roos.

 

[OkapisRule]

Mine's 6 and still going strong, though she got scared out of laying awhile ago. She's a Rhode Island Red. I've heard of chickens getting in the teens, so they definitely can live for a very long time.

 

[McGoo]

I'm not the expert here, but I've heard that there are 20 year old chickens, but that most could live 7 years if they are well cared for and don't get ovarian cancer.

 

[Sonia]

So I just might get to keep my little penguin around for a bit then. Anyone else have a senior? (pics and stories are of course encouraged!)

 

[SpottedCrow]

BantyMum has a 16 year old bird.

Obelisk just turned 5 this Monday.

 

[GaDawg]

they live till they die.....lol