CHELSEA, MI – The world's oldest surviving chicken, abandoned by its mother at birth, has died at the age of 21.
peanut the chicken He died in his sleep in his owner's arms on Christmas morning.
“I'm really saddened by her death,” Marci Parker Darwin told FOX Weather. “She was a wonderful little bird and left a void in our home and heart.”
Peanuts passed so peacefully, And Darwin said he was grateful for that.
Darwin recently posted online:Obituary” For Peanut, the chicken she has cared for and bonded with for 21 and a half years.
She said she had raised Peanut from eggs and was heartbroken, even though Peanut had an unusually long lifespan for a chicken.
“I have many years of memories with her that I am very happy about, and I am very happy that she touched so many people with her survival and spirit through my little book. Masu.”my girl peanut and me”
Born in the spring of 2002, Peanut was born to bantam chickens, specifically a mix of Belgian duckles and Nankin.
From birth, she was raised by Darwin, a former librarian.
Darwin said the chickens were given plenty of exercise and a nutritious diet to ensure Peanut lived a long, healthy life.
Peanut yogurt was mixed with crushed vitamin D tablets, and fresh fruits and vegetables were given as snacks. All of this helped Peanut stay healthy.
Peanuts have recently become famous worldwide. Guinness World RecordsThe world's oldest living chicken is 20 years old.
Since then, Darwin has dedicated his life to telling the Peanuts story through newspaper interviews, television appearances, radio shows and podcasts.
Peanut was a friendly bird and loved being held and sitting on my shoulder. Also, he always answered when his name was called.
Peanut also had a habit of nibbling Darwin's ear, something she will never forget.
Darwin said he has received messages of comfort from all over the world and is happy to know there are so many kind people in the world.
“I've heard quite a few mean comments online over the last week, so of course it's depressing to think that there are also a lot of insensitive assholes out there,” she added. “But like Peanuts does, I decided to reflect on the hope of the world.”
