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how long do chickens live on average

Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by oceanbird, Apr 26, 2008.

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  1. Apr 26, 2008 #1
    oceanbird

    oceanbird In the Brooder

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    I have year old chickens I didn't get any chicks this year because I started with 6 chicks and they are all still alive ( even the one that got attacked by a dog) and that is the total number I would like to have.

    Should I get chicks again next year so we always have some egg layers and how long can I expect my chickens to live?[​IMG]
     
  2. Apr 26, 2008 #2
    Dixiedoodle

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    I have a friend who keeps eight chickens. She doesn't want more than 8--so every yr. she kills and eats one of the older chickens and adds a new one to the bunch.. She says it only cuts her eggs by a tiny bit. It seems like a lot of work for just one chick but she thinks it wonderful. Dixie
     
  3. Apr 26, 2008 #3
    RoostersCrow

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    Hens will never lay as heavy as their firdt year of production. But they will still keep laying. Your birds could esily live 6 to 7 years plus....
     
  4. Apr 26, 2008 #4
    hooligan

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    7-15 years is the natural lifespan of a chicken


    6 weeks for a broiler,
    12-23 months for a laying hen
     
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