Fish contains omega-3 fatty acids (also known as the good cholesterol) which are proven to lower the risk of heart disease and help with numerous other health problems. So, how long does fish last? When properly stored, the shelf life of fish past its sell by date is approximately ... Of course, fish lasts for a shorter period of time if it is not stored properly. But remember that fish, like a lot of other proteins, usually has a sell by date and not a use by date or expiration date.
A chicken can live between 10-15 years although there have been instances where they have lived longer. For many more answers to your poultry questions we recommend the book: Guide to Raising Chickens. Back to Frequently Asked Questions. Murray McMurray Hatchery.
Chickens have comparatively short life spans. Some live to be 10 to 15 years old, but they are the exception, not the rule. In commercial egg production, birds are about 18 months old when they are replaced by new, young stock. It takes close to six months for a female chicken to mature sexually and start laying eggs.