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What is the lifespan of a chicken?

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What is the lifespan of a chicken?
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The lifespan of a chicken depends on factors such as breed, raising environment and diet. Generally speaking, the lifespan of poultry chickens is about 5-10 years, but commercially raised laying hens and broilers usually only live a few months to about 1-2 years because they are specially selecte

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The lifespan of a chicken depends on factors such as breed, raising environment and diet. Generally speaking, the lifespan of poultry chickens is about 5-10 years, but commercially raised laying hens and broilers usually only live a few months to about 1-2 years because they are specially selected for high yields and fast growth. genetics and are raised in intensively stocked, high-density environments, which can lead to stress, disease and other health problems.

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