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How come the hens that are sitting on the eggs are losing feathers?
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∙ 14y ago
This is called molting. It is the time when chickens renew their feathers. Old feathers fall out and new one's grow back. The chicken uses much of their energy doing this and egg production slows when this happens.
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∙ 14y ago
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Do duck lay on there eggs for them to hatch?
I don't think sitting on the eggs makes them hatch, but the down in their feathers keps the eggs warm and therefore the ducklings alive!
Why do chickens lose feathers at the base of their backs?
because that's where theres lose feathers and because they have to make there nest out of those feathers and that's where there eggs come out from
From where do hens lay eggs?
The eggs come from the VENT. The vent is the orafice under the tail feathers. It is the duel purpose orafice that expels feces and eggs.
Do chickens and roosters hatch their eggs in their mouth?
No, absolutely not. Hens sit on their eggs until they hatch. They actually nestle their feathers above and around the eggs and keep them warm, but people say they are sitting or setting on their eggs.
What birds use their feathers to live?
All birds use their feathers to protect themselves from cold, heat and rain. Some bird species use their plumage in courtship, especially the male. While the female is usually duller and better camouflaged for sitting on the eggs.
What animals have feather's breathe through lungs and lay eggs?
That would be feathers, not feather's. Birds have feathers, breath with lungs, and lay eggs.
What animal has skin covered in feathers and that lays eggs?
Birds lay eggs and has a skin covered in feathers.
What color are turkeys when born?
They come from eggs! There hatched in the shade of ...?
What happens if the female lovebird stops sitting on eggs?
Well you see if the Female lovebird stops sitting on the eggs then the predidder of the Lovebird will eat the eggs
What animal lay eggs give birth to young and has feathers?
a rattle snake can produce feathers
What products do you get from ducks?
eggs,white meat,and dark meat... chicken meat that is.
Can humans pip eggs?
potato chips have feathers
