Here are some of the most common chicken breeds and their average lifespans. Roosters and hens of the same breed typically have nearly the same life expectancy, with roosters averaging 5 to 8 years.

2. Araucana If you have a chicken that lays blue eggs, somewhere in its lineage is an Araucana. When bred with other varieties, they become a more stalwart breed. Several American blue egg layers ...