Oldest Chickens

[Lovem all]

That's a really good idea. When my girl gets broody I have to carry her to the water things so she'll get out the hot coop. She has some respiratory issues so I try to prevent her over heating.

 

[Lovem all]

Here s a pic of my girly

 

[springchicken66]

My girl ( Mother ) is twelve years old and from my original flock. An E.E. She cannot jump up to roost anymore and has a warm nest in the corner. She picked it herself and is away from drafts. A wise girl. She eats very well and loves the special treats my hubby gives her. She takes no attitude from the other girls. Definitely still in charge of the flock. She is treasured in her old age.

 

[Lovem all]

@springchicken66 I totally get the little old laddie who doesn't take any crap. My combs is like that too. Even with people. I'm the only one she actually likes and she only 'tolerates" my sister who helps me with the flock. Lots of sas from my girl. By any chance can I see a picture of Mother?

 

[Lilokieescorter]

Wow, that is old! But glad she's doing good for her age!

 

[Lovem all]

I am so sorry I haven't been able tp add to the conversation but things have been very busy but I wanted to add something that happened. It's crazy. a year ago when we moved a fox got a lot of our chickens. Connie, one of our favorites from the originals seemed to have vanished. I was so upset and just believed she was dead. She was an amazing ornery chicken. She'd scale fences and walk on them like a cat, she'd go down to the pound and by herself, she never listened to the rooster. She was a rebel. I was going through old videos and there I am talking to connie, but wait I know her? That's my connie, and she is litterly in the yard right now. The chicken my little sister randomly became attached to was our Connie. She had been renamed F.C. for fluffy chicken but now we all know it was just f-ing connie. I love her and I am so happy. Now I have two ten year old chickens lol.

 

[HappyClucker7]

I am so sorry I haven't been able tp add to the conversation but things have been very busy but I wanted to add something that happened. It's crazy. a year ago when we moved a fox got a lot of our chickens. Connie, one of our favorites from the originals seemed to have vanished. I was so upset and just believed she was dead. She was an amazing ornery chicken. She'd scale fences and walk on them like a cat, she'd go down to the pound and by herself, she never listened to the rooster. She was a rebel. I was going through old videos and there I am talking to connie, but wait I know her? That's my connie, and she is litterly in the yard right now. The chicken my little sister randomly became attached to was our Connie. She had been renamed F.C. for fluffy chicken but now we all know it was just f-ing connie. I love her and I am so happy. Now I have two ten year old chickens lol.

That's incredible!

 

[Lovem all]

I truly feel like a miracle accrued when I realized it was her

 

[Lovem all]

@mschickiemama this is the place for old lady birds

 

[Lovem all]

How's everyones old ladies today?