Oldest Hen Age and Breed

[StinkyAcres]

Aww, those EE's seem to be such a hardy breed. My oldest is an EE too. She'll be 12 this April. Do you mind me asking what supplements you use to help with arthritis? I have a 10 yr old Speckled Sussex that seems like she might have a little arthritis starting.

Yes, they are! I used tart cherry extract capsules. She did great on them for over a year before she passed from what appeared to be a heart attack.

 

[tarahharlin]

Yes, they are! I used tart cherry extract capsules. She did great on them for over a year before she passed from what appeared to be a heart attack.

Thank you! I'm going to check those out.
I'm so sorry to hear your girl passed. 9 years is a wonderful life lived! Though I know it's never long enough.

 

[CalebMS]

My oldest is an Arabic local, she’s 9 years old and lays during spring and summer, and she’s a sweetheart! She brooded most of my flock.

what is an Arabic Local?

 

[NatJ]

what is an Arabic Local?

That poster's profile says their location is in the Middle East.
I would guess an "Arabic Local" chicken is whatever kind of chicken is common in that area, that may not be any breed recognized anywhere else in the world.

(When I look at that person's profile, it says they were last seen in September of 2025, so I don't know when or if they will notice and respond to your question. That's why I ventured a guess.)