Texas Chicken Named World’s Oldest At The Age Of 14

A Texas woman’s pet chicken, Pearl, has been officially named the world’s oldest living chicken by Guinness World Records at 14 years and 69 days old. Sonya Hull, a resident of Little Elm, hatched Pearl in her personal incubator on March 13, 2011. Most Easter-Egger hens typically live 5-8 years, but Pearl has defied the odds. While her mobility is limited, Pearl enjoys spending time in the family’s laundry room and watching TV. She also gets along well with the family’s elderly cat and new kitten. Though Pearl’s egg production has slowed, she laid one shortly after being recognized as a Guinness World Record holder, surpassing the previous oldest chicken, Peanut, who died at 21 years old. (UPI)