2007-01-04 10:24:39 · 18 answers · asked by Jen 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
until u decide to kill it!!!
2007-01-04 10:31:06 · answer #1 · answered by *Muslimah* 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
7 years
2007-01-04 18:26:14 · answer #2 · answered by Nafertiti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how good they are treated but our chickens usually live about 6 years on average.
2007-01-04 18:26:59 · answer #3 · answered by LEAH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chickens can live from 10-12 yrs
2007-01-04 18:26:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
7-8 years !
2007-01-04 18:25:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! Thanks for a very interesting question.
There is no agreement on the specific number of years as regards to
the lifespan of chickens. It seems that based on the articles I was
able to find, the lifespan of chickens is 5 to 10 years but can go as
long as 12-15 years.
"Chickens and ducks can live anywhere from 5 - 10 years depending on
the quality of life provided."
http://www.petinfo4u.com/chickens.htm
"7 years"
http://www.angelfire.com/oh/ZebraDirectory/faq.html#lifespan
"The average lifespan of a factory farmed chicken is 7 weeks .The
natural lifespan of a chicken is 7 years."
http://library.thinkquest.org/J0111448/Didyouknow.html
"7- or 8-year normal lifespan for a chicken."
http://www.usatoday.com/news/offbeat/2004-06-18-old-chicken_x.htm
"The natural lifespan of a chicken is about ten years."
http://www.g21.net/news45.html
"The average lifespan of a chicken is eight to 10 years..."
http://www.portlandtribune.com/archview.cgi?id=33795
"The 'natural' lifespan of a chicken could be over 12 years."
http://www.glasgowzoo.co.uk/articles/birds/poultry.php
"Pet chickens average lifespan is about 15 years."
http://www.birdhobbyist.com/articles/BirdHobbyist/Species/PetChickens.html
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lifespan of a chicken
I hope these links would help you in your research. Before rating this
answer, please ask for a clarification if you have a question or if
you would need further information.
2007-01-04 18:27:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we use to have chickens...i know they live several years. i think they quit laying eggs around 4-5 years old, but as a pet can live maybe til 8-10 years
2007-01-04 18:26:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chickens generally live five to eleven years depending on the breed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken#References
2007-01-04 18:34:04 · answer #8 · answered by childofGod 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE CHICKENS WE PURCHASE AT THE STORES ARE ONLY 47 WEEKS OLD THE ONES I HAVE ON THE FARM ARE 7 MONTHS TO 8 YEARS OLD THEN THEY MAKE GOOD DUMPLINGS
2007-01-04 18:29:10 · answer #9 · answered by jusjoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually 7-9 years but if you cut off their head they can last up to thirty-five years as long as you stuff a kernel of corn a day down their esophagus.
2007-01-04 18:44:14 · answer #10 · answered by agentpeterson7 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
5 - 7 years
unless of course they are culled or get hit while crossing the road.
2007-01-04 18:27:06 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋