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What's the average lifespan for a hen?

Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by mudhen, Sep 23, 2008.

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  1. Sep 23, 2008 #1
    mudhen

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    Just out of curiosity, wondering if anyone knows how long can a hen live? Any difference if a bantam vs. a regular size? Any breeds have better longevity than others?
     
  3. Sep 23, 2008 #2
    menageriemama

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    I read somewhere that the record is 40 some years. I dont know if I buy that however... [​IMG]
     
  5. Sep 23, 2008 #3
    DLS

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    40 years!!!! holey crap. They will have to have lots of chicken salad at my funeral.
     
  7. Sep 23, 2008 #4
    Reinbeau

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    I think that's a chicken that was in some bar in New Jersey - turns out there were four chickens in that role.

    According to this article , there is/was a 14 year old chicken that held the record. According to another article Matilda died at 16 years of age.

    The average age is 7-8 years.
     
  9. Sep 24, 2008 #5
    mudhen

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    Quote:A forty year old chicken at a New Jersey bar? [​IMG][​IMG]
     
  11. Sep 24, 2008 #6
    lockedhearts

    lockedhearts It's All About Chicken Math

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    Quote:So drunk chickens have a longer life span?????? [​IMG]
     
  13. Sep 24, 2008 #7
    silkiechicken

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    I think bantymum had a 17 year old hen who just passed this year if I remember right. They can easily live to 7-8 years, and if cancer or a pred doesn't get them by then, into the teens is easy, with the late teens still being possible if cared for well.
     
  15. Sep 24, 2008 #8
    FisherMOM

    FisherMOM Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Quote:HA HA HA HA!! [​IMG]
     

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