In your flock, what is the average lifespan of your hens?

[FaerieChickens]

I've had chickens now for 11 years, since 2013.

One of my hens, a Hamburg, was hatched in December 2012, before I got my flock and I adopted her May 2013.
One Minorca chick I got in May 2013.
Another one, a Buff Orpington, is from my original batch of chicks of April 2013. She and the Minorca still look quite well, but the sweet little Hamburg has an old-lady chronic molted head.
So right now, my flock has three 4 year olds (still laying!), one 8 year old gal, and three 11-year old hens! I never thought hens would live this long!

 

[Horseladywithchickens]

Had a jersey giant hen die last year. Did sum mor reserch (byc) and found out that they don't do well in the heat and hi humidity down here. Sooo I'm tryin agin but with a different setup. More shade to go with the air flow and added a pan of water in the shade for wading. They all have been in it lol

 

[dirkandlorie]

I've had chickens now for 11 years, since 2013.

One of my hens, a Hamburg, was hatched in December 2012, before I got my flock and I adopted her May 2013.
One Minorca chick I got in May 2013.
Another one, a Buff Orpington, is from my original batch of chicks of April 2013. She and the Minorca still look quite well, but the sweet little Hamburg has an old-lady chronic molted head.
So right now, my flock has three 4 year olds (still laying!), one 8 year old gal, and three 11-year old hens! I never thought hens would live this long!

I have an 11 year old cochin, 10 year old ee, 10 year old black sex link, and the rest of the flock is 7 years old. Everyone but the cochin and ee still lay, strong and healthy. Lost 2 10 year old gold sex links this year, was sad but they lived longer and better lives than most.