The BBB hen was put down at 18 months. Last I got of those. Other people have had better luck with food restrictions and exercise. She was doing good until snowy winterHow long do your hens typically live?
My heritage hens have died from predators. Currently I have a couple 8 or 9 years old. Still laying and go broody
The toms from predators or put down from fighting injuries. The extra jakes are harvested for the freezer.