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We have a number of different kinds of chickens. Barred Rocks, Cochins, Frizzles, Silkies, Marans and Americanas. They have lived from 3 years to 6 years and counting. We started our flock when our son was in kindergarten. He is now in 5th grade. Of the original birds, two of the five are still alive. Two died at the hands of coyotes and one died of natural causes at 4 years old. We have another 4 year old that is dying now. They are strong birds and can take alot. One of our oldest birds broke a leg 3 years ago. We set the fracture in our laundry room with tongue depressors. The wound healed beautifully and she is thriving. Another bird had a prolapse of her intestine due to a stuck egg. We simply pushed everythin back in place and she recovered. We are not doctors or chicken experts, just a family with chicks. You can keep these birds going a long time.
Finally, chickens kept in a safe place away from the dangers of foxes, raccoons and other predators can live a bit more than ten years. Not all breeds can last this long. Certainly 4-7 years can be expected.
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∙ 14y agoIt is very rare to have a whole brood of chicks survive but usually, around 3/4 of the peep will survive.
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What is a young fowl called?
A really dumb rooster :-)
Can a chicken produce a chick without a rooster?
No. A chicken can produce eggs without a rooster but she can not produce a chick without her eggs being fertilized by a rooster.
What determines the breed of a baby chick?
The breed of the mother and father chicken determine the breed of the baby chick.
What is the offspring of chicken called?
Hens and roosters are both chickens, so the offspring are called chicks. As they get older and show their male or female characteristics, they are called either a hen or a rooster. Note: In Australia and New Zealand, chickens are called chooks or chookies.
What is another name for chicken?
A CHICKEN IS A CHICK NOTA B**** OR A C*** OR A BA***** HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH
What is a baby chicken called?
A baby chicken is called a chick.
What does chick-fil-a sell?
They make chicken, waffle fries, chicken sandwiches, ice cream, chicken wraps, chicken salad sandwiches, salads with chicken, chicken minis, and cinnamon buns. My opinion is that Chick-fil-a makes the best food ever...
How many calories are in chicken fingers at Chick-fil-A?
250 kcal. but how many chicken fingers are in one serving?
How do you say chicken on japan?
chick chick
What is inside a chick?
chicken and HIC (cHICk)
What is a young fowl called?
A really dumb rooster :-)
What is the difference between a chick and chicken?
ok a chick is a chicken but it is not fully developed it is the young of the chicken that's why they call it the chick but there is no further explanation about it
How many carbs in a grilled chicken breast at chick-fil-a?
none
How many syllables are in the word chicken?
There are two syllables. Chick-en.
How many calories are the Chick-fil-a Spicy chicken?
480 calories.
What kind of food does Chick-fil-A have?
Chick-fil-a has many items with chicken in it, hence the 'chick' in it. They serve chicken strips, nuggets, Sandwiches, burgers and the lemonade is very tasty. They also have dessert like ice cream and other drinks too. Chick-fil-a uses REAL chicken breast. It is a great restaurant.
What to do if a chicken is ignoring its baby?
Firstly a hen has a chick, not a baby. If the hen is ignoring her chick it is best to take the chick away and place it in a brooder until it is old enough to survive among the flock on its own. Signs that a hen, is rejecting her chick: • Pecking at the chick - blood is normally visible, remove the chick immediately • Showing no sign of interest to the chick/s
