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It is said to have turned 16 years old and to have broken several records during its remarkably long life: The secrets of the world's oldest chicken.
There is a chicken that has reached an incredibly long lifespan of 16 years, which is impressive for chickens. Chickens usually only live to be five to eight years old. According to Focus, this chicken astonishes both laymen and scientists alike. This long lifespan can be explained mainly by a genetic peculiarity and exceptionally good care. According to Focus, it also continued to lay eggs well into old age.
A stress-free environment, pronounced social behavior, and exercise: The secrets of the world's oldest chicken
The owner claims to have cared for the chicken with diligence and love. It was naturally fed a balanced diet, regularly taken to the veterinarian for check-ups, and allowed to live in a stress-free environment. According to Focus, the following contributed to the chicken's long life: It led a relatively calm life in a rural environment, was very social and regularly interacted with other chickens, was fed a varied diet, and was able to scratch and move around in the garden.
With material from Focus