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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: NormandyMary on August 30, 2008, 13:53

Title: Life expectancy of a cockerel.
Post by: NormandyMary on August 30, 2008, 13:53

Anyone any idea how long a cockerel is supposed to last? Ive grown so attached to Monty, and just wondered how long he is likely to be around.

Mary.

Title: Life expectancy of a cockerel.
Post by: Foxy on August 30, 2008, 21:18

well I know of pekin cocks who have lived to 10years plus, my pekin is about 6 now and in fine fettle. I might be wrong but I have a feeling that larger heavier breeds dont live as long and fertility usually drops off at around  years old. I would say a good average age for a medium cockerel would be around 5-6years old -but thats just an opinion :D

Title: Life expectancy of a cockerel.
Post by: woodburner on August 30, 2008, 21:21

I was going to say: hopefully longer than it takes to get an ASBO on him then I realised you are in France  :lol:

Title: Life expectancy of a cockerel.
Post by: GrannieAnnie on August 30, 2008, 21:38

If my Brian is around, not very long!!!!!!   :D  :D