How to grow Domestic Chicken

Gallus gallus domesticus

Partial Sun
OR
Dappled Sun
High

Frost hardiness depends on variety.

Harvesting Domestic Chicken

Harvest anytime. Do not wash eggs.¹ Fresh eggs can be kept unrefrigerated at a stable temperature for at least several weeks. Refrigerated (not in the door) may keep for several months or more.

How long does Domestic Chicken take to grow?

These estimates for how long Domestic Chicken takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Domestic Chicken to germinate?: 21 days
Average 21 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Domestic Chicken?: + days
Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Domestic Chicken is ready for harvest / bloom?: + 185 days
Average 185 days | Min 153 days | Max 235 days (32)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Domestic Chicken?: = days

Other names for Domestic Chicken

Chicken, chook, hen, layer, cock, pullet, cockerel, capon

Footnotes

¹ Egg Basics for the Consumer

² Poultry Diseases

³ Pasty Butt

⁴ Chicken Diseases and Prevention