jsbates65 Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 I am new to chickens. . and curious what sort of life expectancy do they have? I have two brooding chicks, and now ,and once they are in the Eglu they will be pampered birds. They will get the best feed, time out every day, treats, and the best environment I can provide. If I don't encounter any illness, etc. . .what is the typical life span of the pampered chicken? I have two sex-link chicks currently. . .little Rosemary & Clarisse. THANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgy chooks Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Hi I think this is a difficult one to answer because it depends on their live quality, their breed, whether they get struck down by some kind of illness. I think it is fairly common for one to acheive the age of 4-5 although they can live longer (my parents have an 11 year old who still lays sometimes!). Am sure someone else will post more info on this point.. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Hi I think this is a difficult one to answer because it depends on their live quality, their breed, whether they get struck down by some kind of illness. I think it is fairly common for one to acheive the age of 4-5 although they can live longer (my parents have an 11 year old who still lays sometimes!). Am sure someone else will post more info on this point.. Hope this helps WOW That is amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Generally speaking, hybrids tend not to last as long beacuse of the extra strain put on them by laying every day. Pure breeds last longer, but then aren't such reliable layers (and don't I know it!). That 11 year old chook is amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgy chooks Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Incase anyone is interested this is what Maisey looks like! http://club.omlet.co.uk/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=11985 When I was younger our cat brought her home from the farm down the road when she was a chick and I rescued her from his mouth - she's now 11! She's only ickle - here is a pic of her stood next to Clarissa - a 'normal' size chook. http://club.omlet.co.uk/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=11988 Does anyone know what breed Maisey could be? We've never really known. Someone suggested a Friesan once.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 She is tiny! Well done to your parents. 11 is quite an age I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Steed Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Does anyone know what breed Maisey could be? We've never really known. Someone suggested a Friesan once.... Is she a Bovans Amber? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
