lifespan?

[Duck mommy 2019]

I'm sorry, but I don't think that is a good plan. You might as well eat them once they get old enough.

if they have a chance to live a longer, happy life why shouldn’t i do it?

 

[Goosebaby]

@Duck mommy 2019 Those poor birds!

I don’t think there’s any doubt that they can be pets, although I’ve found “pet” has a varying definition among some. They are still chickens at heart and mind and so they have the capability of giving and receiving affection as well as any bird.

What I think most are trying to say here is, is it worth your time and resources, and could your time and resources be better spent elsewhere?
I know that sounds like a terribly cold thing to say, but it’s only right to say it.

@Morrigan makes an excellent point that with proper care they can be kept alive for a year.
But a year is a year, normal breeds with healthy genetics can live much much longer. The sad reality is that some of these broiler breeds have had their genetics manipulated to the furthest extremes into being a creature that’s entire existence is suffering more or less just to feed the masses. They were born to die.

If you choose to take a broiler on you should accept that you’re not acquiring a pet, you’re becoming the caretaker of a terminally ill special needs animal. The sad truth is that your relationship with that bird is just watching it slowly fade away.

If you’re okay with that I still think it’s admirable that you would want to help them feel safe and comfortable in their last days in this world, but if you’re going to do it, look for rescue birds, purchasing them just promotes more of these birds to be bred.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

if they have a chance to live a longer, happy life why shouldn’t i do it?

Well, do what ever you want. It's your land, your money, your thinking, etc.

But - I don't think you should. How about considering taking in some retired laying hens? Now that would be awesome! (like I said before.)

 

[Duck mommy 2019]

@Duck mommy 2019 Those poor birds!

I don’t think there’s any doubt that they can be pets, although I’ve found “pet” has a varying definition among some. They are still chickens at heart and mind and so they have the capability of giving and receiving affection as well as any bird.

What I think most are trying to say here is, is it worth your time and resources, and could your time and resources be better spent elsewhere?
I know that sounds like a terribly cold thing to say, but it’s only right to say it.

@Morrigan makes an excellent point that with proper care they can be kept alive for a year.
But a year is a year, normal breeds with healthy genetics can live much much longer. The sad reality is that some of these broiler breeds have had their genetics manipulated to the furthest extremes into being a creature that’s entire existence is suffering more or less just to feed the masses. They were born to die.

If you choose to take a broiler on you should accept that you’re not acquiring a pet, you’re becoming the caretaker of a terminally ill special needs animal. The sad truth is that your relationship with that bird is just watching it slowly fade away.

If you’re okay with that I still think it’s admirable that you would want to help them feel safe and comfortable in their last days in this world, but if you’re going to do it, look for rescue birds, purchasing them just promotes more of these birds to be bred.

thank you, i would find a rescue