Who has the oldest chicken?

[seedcorn]

I've got a 3 year old rooster. Most of the time, when they get so old either a predator gets them or they eat something free ranging that they shouldn't or did I mention a predator gets them?

 

[peapatch]

I have 6 old biddies that are 7 1/2 years old. they are great.

 

[DutchChic]

I have a couple of Australorps that are at least 8 yrs old...maybe 9. They still lay eggs and I have some pullets running around out there from them.

 

[MissPrissy]

Bantymum had a 17 year old hen that passed away this past summer. The hen still laid an occassional egg.

 

[chickenma]

17 years

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I didn't know that a chicken could be that old.

 

[Dipsy Doodle Doo]

Hi! I had 12- and 11 year-old Barred Rock hens that both passed this summer.
There was nothing dramatic except my old turkey announced their passing and guarded their bodies til I found them.

Lisa

 

[pokey]

does it take an older bird to molt longer? i have about 5 that are 3 this year ,that's not OLD , but at 12, they must need a little TLC?

 

[kinnip]

Quote:
That is serious occupational dedication!

 

[ginasmarans]

My boss roo,Papa is 5 years old. I also have a hen,Nanny,the same age.

 

[SterlingAcres]

My grandfather had the same chickens for 6-7 years before he 'restocked'. 17 years is CRAZY!! I had a dog that lived to 19 years and passed away on my son's 1st birthday.