Meet Pearl: The oldest living Chicken in the world who enjoys wandering in sunshine!

There are many species of pets, and all are special to us, but some animals manage to leave an unforgettable mark, not just because of their breed or beauty, but because of the stories they carry.

Sometimes, it's not the fluffiest dog or the most exotic cat that steals the spotlight, but rather a simple creature that surprises everyone simply by beating the odds.One such animal is Pearl, a tiny chicken from Texas who's proving that age is just a number and that exceptions are always there. While most domestic chickens live between 3 to 10 years, Pearl has gone much beyond expectations and turned into something of a celebrity.

Pearl, the longest living chicken

At 14 years and 69 days old, a little hen named Pearl from Texas has officially earned the title of the world’s oldest living chicken, according to Guinness World Records. Hatched on March 13, 2011, Pearl has lived far beyond the average lifespan of her kind, which typically ranges between 3 to 10 years. Her proud owner, Sonya Hull, shared that Pearl was incubated at her home in Little Elm, Texas, and was always the tiniest of the flock.

She survives despite many hardships in her life

Despite her rough start and a series of health scares, including a broken leg, arthritis, chickenpox, and even a raccoon attack, Pearl continues to live. When she began showing signs of aging, the Hull family brought her inside to live out her golden years in comfort."She's been through a lot in her long lifetime," Ms. Hull told Guinness World Records, joking, "The fame has not gone to Pearl's head. She doesn't seem to be fazed by it at all."Today, Pearl enjoys a peaceful life indoors, spending most of her time in the laundry room, where she cozies up with her unusual best friend, which is a mop. She also shares the space with two feline companions: an older cat and a rescued kitten.

"She doesn't seem to mind the other animals, and the kitten will sometimes sit with her," said Ms. Hull.Every day, Pearl soaks in some sunshine and stretches her legs and fluffs her feathers, though walking is now difficult due to her age. Still, she tries to scoot around and stretch her arthritic claws."She's defied all odds because most Easter-Egger hens live an average of five to eight years," Ms. Hull shared proudly.