cluck and henry Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hi, Just a quick question. How long does a chicken live for? We have Isa Browns and they are over a year old. When we got them we were told they wouldn't survive for long. I just want to prepare myself and the family for the end if it is imminant. Because books don't seem to be as accurate as I first thought. Thanks if anyone can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I've got some girls who are 4 going on 5. They are 3 Gingernuts and a Pepperpot.....they only lay sporadically now though. They can live for around eight years occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenmb Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I have an ISA who is now 3 years old - she doesn't lay any more but is quite happy and is top chook at the mo. We introduced 3 new girls a month ago and they all seem to get on pretty well now. I think I read somewhere on the forum that they had a hybrid who was 7 but I think that is pretty unusual, I don't think they live as long as the pure breeds. Still, going on the fact that my Millie is 3 years old you have a few years yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
