What is the average lifespan of your Silkies....

[chickenzoo]

I was just wondering what the average lifespan is for everyone's Silkies. Just got to thinking.....hehe

 

[aoxa]

I have a rooster that is 3. I can't imagine why they wouldn't live a long time. They take breaks to brood, take winters off and no one wants to eat them because they are so darn cute (except in parts of Asia.)

I think the cockerels have the longest life expectancies because of it but what do I know?

I expect mine to live a good long time. Actually my oldest hen is also 3 and she lays just as well as her year old daughter.