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The longest recorded flight of a chicken is 13 seconds and covered 301.5 feet, achieved by a hen named Sheena in 2014.
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Unbelievable RecordsFeb 04, 2026

The longest recorded flight of a chicken is 13 seconds and covered 301.5 feet, achieved by a hen named Sheena in 2014.

A chicken flew for 13 seconds and covered 301.5 feet. Sheena the hen set this record in 2014. She launched from a 30-foot platform in Montana. Most chickens can only fly a few seconds. The record required months of training and preparation.

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