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Blind 15-Year-Old Hen From Portland Named World's Oldest Chicken
Gertie, who went blind and now lives in Frank Turek's living room, earned the Guinness title in April 2026 and turns 16 in July 2026.
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Maine Business Wire reported on Guinness Book of World Records on October 3, 2026.
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October 3, 2026
Blind 15-Year-Old Hen From Portland Named World's Oldest Chicken
A 15-year-old bantam hen named Gertie who lives near downtown Portland has been named the world's oldest chicken by the Guinness Book of World Records, Maine Public reported in a story published by the Bangor Daily News.
- Name
- Gertie
- Age
- 15
- Owner
- Frank Turek
- Town
- Portland
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