Old poultry require special attention, and good decisions about their care. Words: Sue Clarke Poultry are like dogs when it comes to ageing: size matters. Smaller birds like bantams tend to live the longest and most productive lives, often reaching their mid-teens.  Heavy breeds like Orpingtons and Plymouth Rocks will be ‘elderly’ when they’re about … Continue reading How to properly care for an old chicken (or a hen approaching retirement)