How long average will my chickens live?
How long do chickens live?
- Thread starter Roxannemc
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What breed?
Chickens can live up to 20 years. They usually don't. Disease and predators take care of that.
Heritage breeds will live longer and lay longer than egg hybrids.
Chickens can live up to 20 years. They usually don't. Disease and predators take care of that.
Heritage breeds will live longer and lay longer than egg hybrids.
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