how long do chickens live and lay eggs
On average, most backyard chickens live to be around 8 years old. I have heard of some living much longer. Your chickens will be well cared for, so they should have a long, happy life. The important thing to remember is that they will only lay eggs consistently the first few years.n average, most backyard chickens live to be around 8 years old. I have heard of some living much longer. Your chickens will be well cared for, so they should have a long, happy life. The important thing to remember is that they will only lay eggs consistently the first few years.