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With proper care and nutrition the average chicken can live from eight to ten years, with empirical exceptions running to 12 and 15 years. Breed and strain also play a part in the lifespan of a chicken, as well as the quality of their food, care, and environment.
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∙ 15y agoMost breeds mature rather quickly. From hatch to laying age is usually around 4 to 5 months. A few breeds take up to 8 months before laying eggs but they are not prolific egg layers anyway. A chicken is called a pullet until it is one year old and after that is considered a mature hen.
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∙ 15y agoWell cared for hens can live up to and beyond 12 years. The normal lifespan of a farm hen is about 6 to 8 years but pet hens get the best individual treatment and often outlive their barnyard cousins.
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∙ 11y agoHens can live for about 6-ish years if you let it live that long. They only lay for about a year or two so you might want to kill the poor thing around that time.
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How long do intensively farmed chickens live?
Intensively farmed chickens live for about a year if they are laying hens. Intensively farmed meat birds live for as little as 39 days.
How long do bantam chickens live for?
Most chickens live 7-9 years. It really depends on what kind of strain the chickens come from (show quality, production quality), and how the chickens have been raised, and what type of conditions they live in.
Where do 'chickens' live?
In a chicken coop/ chicken yard/ barn.they also live in the mountains in NepalChicken coops
How long do free range chickens live?
5 to 6 years is average with some going into their teens.
Can a chicken live all by itself?
Chickens prefer a social group (flock) but will do well as long as they have human contact.
How long do 'Saffron' chickens live for?
They live for 4-6 yearsThanks.
Can chickens live in hutch or do they need a run?
Chickens may live in hutchs, they dont need to run as long as the hutch is big enough for the amount of chickens you own.
Can a galah live with chickens?
As long as the chicken cage has a high enough roof, a galah can certainly live in the same area as chickens.
How long australorp chickens lifespan?
Chickens can live for 12+ years if they are well taken care of.
How long do intensively farmed chickens live?
Intensively farmed chickens live for about a year if they are laying hens. Intensively farmed meat birds live for as little as 39 days.
How long do serama chickens live?
If healthy, 8-10 years
How long will chickens live if eat rat poison?
1 min.
What is the place where chickens and roosters live that is 5 letter long?
Coops
How long is the lifespan of your chickens my chickens only live to about 11 years and a bit older how long do your chickens live for?
'My chickens only live to about 11 years'.Some of my hens didn't even live for around 4 years old! My first hen had to be put down because it had a broken leg and wing! :-( My eldest sister's died of an illness. And my little sister's died of old age.
How much do chickens live?
chickens live on farms
How long do chickens live with no food?
Only up to 5 days at most
How long do bantam chickens live for?
Most chickens live 7-9 years. It really depends on what kind of strain the chickens come from (show quality, production quality), and how the chickens have been raised, and what type of conditions they live in.
