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How old are your chickens?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by ears73, Aug 20, 2008.

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  1. Aug 20, 2008 #1
    ears73

    ears73 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Hiya folks,

    I am thrilled with this new chicken hobby! On thing I am curious about: how long have your chickens lived?
     
  3. Aug 20, 2008 #2
    scooter147

    scooter147 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I have had them live 10+ years. I have a Polish, named Wrongway, that is 8 now.

    Keep in mind once the get past three egg production drops dramtically.
     
  5. Aug 20, 2008 #3
    BirdBoy88

    BirdBoy88 Angel Egg

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    Most of my chickens are under 2 years of age but i do have a Banty rooster and Banty hen they both are 5 years old and the hen still hatches out her own babies [​IMG]
     

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