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how long till a chicken gets as big as it's gonna get (full grown)?

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by cjeanean, Apr 7, 2008.

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  1. Apr 7, 2008 #1
    cjeanean

    cjeanean Can't Decide

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    Not necessarily laying, but just full size....I'm waiting for them to get that real 'chicken' look, and I have no patience!!! [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  2. Apr 7, 2008 #2
    MRNpoultry

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    My chickens are almost 1 year old now, and looked about the same at 7 months old.
     
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  3. Apr 7, 2008 #3
    silkiechicken

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    I find most of mine get to an "adult" age at about 7-8 months, but don't get the real filled out adult size builds and bodies till about 18 months old.
     

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