What is the average life span of a backyard chicken is a question I hear often. If you're lucky, 10-12 years or more. read more
May 30, 2015 The backyard chicken movement really seemed to gain some serious steam around 2008-2009, meaning that many of you (hopefully!) now have flocks consisting of chickens that are getting on in years. read more
However, lifespan doesn't equal egg laying and old chickens lay infrequently, if at all. Lifespan According to the Montana State University Extension, no one knows a laying hen's lifespan. read more
" Believe it or not, chickens have quite an impressive lifespan! The maximum age of a chicken is around 25 years. read more