How old is my hen?

[ashlierami]

Around May 2017 I adopted or "rescued" a hen from a property close to one of mine. The property where she was left was overgrown with grass and there was no care or maintenance for her. I brought her home to where I live and I am unsure about her age. The previous owner of her told me she started laying eggs in December of 2016. I assume she did so at about 4 to 6 months old but I'm not for sure if this information is accurate. I know she is an older hen because of her behavior and pecking order. She happily lives with me and the rest of my flock and I am so glad I took her in.

 

[chickens really]

If laying since December 2016 she is over a year old..Possibly almost 2 this spring coming...

 

[MillersFarm]

Can I have a closer picture of her legs? Her comb is nice and bright so I don't think she's old old.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Looks about a year and a half old. She looks like a leghorn hen.

 

[MillersFarm]

Looks about a year and a half old. She looks like a leghorn hen.

Either a poor quality white leghorn or an austra white. (Which is an Australorp mixed with a White Leghorn) But yes, She doesn't look any older than 3 years,

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Either a poor quality white leghorn or an austra white. (Which is an Australorp mixed with a White Leghorn) But yes, She doesn't look any older than 3 years,

Yeah her legs are pink and leghorns have yellow legs.

 

[MillersFarm]

Yeah her legs are pink and leghorns have yellow legs.

I didn't even notice that.. Good eye
With pink legs and some patches of black feathers I would say it's an Austra white..

 

[ashlierami]

Either a poor quality white leghorn or an austra white. (Which is an Australorp mixed with a White Leghorn) But yes, She doesn't look any older than 3 years,

What exactly is poor quality supposed to mean?

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Most hatchery chickens are bred to lay a large amount of eggs and basically resemble their breed. Most hatchery chicks aren’t bred to the Standard Of Perfection for their breed.

 

[MillersFarm]

What exactly is poor quality supposed to mean?

a low standard of that certain breed that isn't bred for showing and most likely just for egg production, If you were to ever show her as a Leghorn she wouldn't have much of a chance to win anything. Although i'm almost positive your girl isn't a White leghorn but an Austra white.