[Ag-eq] my chickens

[Susan Roe]

Nella,

When I can get my hands on them, I can tell the Buff Orphingtons because 
they don't have much of a tail so to speak.  LOL
I don't know exactly how long chickens can live.  I'm sure there are a lot 
of factors to consider, however, right now my oldest ones are about 5 years 
old and though they have slowed down a bit, they are still laying good size 
eggs.

That is not a problem with letting your hens out like you are doing and 
putting them up at night.  I can't do that here, too many roaming hunting 
dogs, farrel cats and loads of active wildlife.  We have 12 foot square 
enclosed yards for each coop.  They get plenty of sun, wind, rain, bugs and 
mice, grass clippings, leaf rakings and whatever vegetable/fruit we have of 
our own, local farmers market and things we find really cheep on sale.  They 
love it all.

Susan
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