CHELSEA, Michigan – The world’s oldest living chicken, which survived being abandoned by its mother at birth, has died at the age of 21.
Peanut the Chicken died in his sleep in his owner’s arms on Christmas morning.
“I’m really saddened by his loss,” Marsi Parker Darwin told FOX Weather. “She was an amazing little bird and has left a void in our home and our hearts.”
Peanut passed very calmly, and Darwin said he was grateful for that.
Darwin recently posted an online “obituary” for Peanut, a chicken he has raised and harnessed for 21 and a half years.
He shared that he had raised Peanut from an egg and was heartbroken despite the fact that Peanut had lived a very long life for a chicken.
“I have many years of memories with her and am very happy with that, and the fact that she touched so many people with her survival and spirit through my little book, ‘My Girl Peanut and Me.’”
Born in the spring of 2002, Peanut is a bantam breed, specifically a Belgian d’Uccle/Nankin mix.
Marsi Parker Darwin raises Peanut from an egg and is sad despite the fact that Peanut has lived a very long life for a chicken. Marci Parker Darwin
He was raised from birth by Darwin, a retired librarian.
To ensure Peanut lived a long and healthy life, Darwin said he gave the chicken plenty of exercise and a nutritious diet.
Peanut yogurt is mixed with crushed vitamin D tablets and given fresh fruit and vegetables as a treat – all of which help Peanut maintain good health.
Peanut recently gained worldwide recognition as the Guinness World Records oldest living chicken in the world, at the age of 20.
Since then, Darwin has dedicated his life to sharing Peanut’s story, through newspaper interviews, television appearances and radio programs and podcasts.
Peanut recently gained worldwide recognition as the Guinness World Records oldest living chicken in the world, at the age of 20. Marci Parker Darwin
Peanut is a friendly bird that loves to be held and perched on his shoulder. He also always answered when called by his name.
Peanut also has a tendency to bite Darwin’s ear off – something he will always remember.
Darwin said he had received messages of comfort from all over the world, and it was heartening to know there were so many good people in the world.
“I’ve also heard some nasty comments online this past week, so of course, it’s sad to realize there’s also a lot of insensitive jerks,” he added. “But like Peanut did, I chose to think of hope in the world.”
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