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The answer is yes - all birds have the ability to lay unfertilized eggs, however in the wild this is a rare occurrence due to the drive to mate.
The laying of unfertilized eggs is simply a method of disposing of the unused egg from the body of the bird.
The domesticated chicken and duck are unusual amongst birds due to the fact that they will lay an egg almost daily. This useful feature has been selectively bred into the domesticated species for hundreds of years, and is also partially due to the fact that their eggs are removed daily.
If a chicken or duck is left with their eggs, they will start to brood, stop laying eggs and try to hatch the eggs they already have.
What else can I help you with?
What birds are considered mammals?
No birds are mammals. In fact, birds are of a different kind of category, called "aves". Some scientists say that this is just another branch of the reptiles, but some say birds are different.
Does a fancy green cheek conure bite?
All birds could bite. Those that are hand raised are normally friendlier, however, some breeders that have many babies they are raising do not handle them often. Feeding time they will just force the food into the babies crop and leave it at that. Find someone that spends time with the babies before and after feeding and you will get a friend. Are all birds fed this way sweet? No. I raised several birds some from eggs. I devote allot of time and attention to them. Still you will get one that has a mind of his own. They all have different personalities. You just never know. Respect the fact that even birds are wild animals. Some breed of birds will take to one owner others will love everyone. Research everything there is to know about the breed of bird you wish to get, to me that is the best advise I could give to anyone. Go to the breeders home. If they let you in and hold the babies you can then pick out one that shares your feelings. I have 3 wild birds I raised that are just as loving as my cockatiels, macaw, bronze wing pionus, and cockatoo. My bronze wing loves my daughter and husband. She hates me and will try to attack me. My cockatoo hates my daughter. Our Macaw loves everyone. Out of our 13 cockatiels only one will not come to you. They were all raised the same way with as much love as the other. This is why I say research the bird you want. Visit the breeder. Hold many birds. You will find a friend.
Are birds carnivores?
Not all birds are carnivores. While some birds, such as birds of prey like eagles and hawks, are carnivorous and feed on other animals, there are also many birds that are herbivores or omnivores, eating a variety of plants, fruits, seeds, and small insects.
Is a kangaroos special pouch a structural adaptation?
Kangaroos are primitive mammals. There offsprings needs more protection. So they have pouch to keep there babies safe. They are only found in Australia. Incidentally the link between birds and mammals is found in Australia only in the form of echidna and platypus.
What are cob and pen babies called?
Cob babies are called cygnets, while pen babies are called signets.
Why is it called the birds and the bees when it has nothing to do with birds or bees?
There is actually a story about making babies called Birds, Bees, Babies in which the birds and the bees make a baby and then the stork delivers it. They use frogs and snails and puppy dog tails. The story is a way to satisfy the curiosity of children who are asking where babies come from. The birds and bees story is called Birds, Bees, Babies and was written by J.L. Sweat.
What are the characteristics of mammals have that distinguish them from birds?
Mammals have fur, while birds have feathersMammals give birth to live babies, birds lay eggsMammals feed their babies milk, birds find the babies food
How many babies do ptarmigans have?
Ptarmigans are birds, they do not have babies, they lay eggs.
Do lady birds have babies?
yes
How do babies are created?
the birds and the bees :)
When birds are pregnant do there babies kick from inside the egg like human babies do or can they not do that?
Birds don't have live young; they lay eggs.
Do birds leave sick babies?
yes birds do leave there sick baby's.
What birds regurgitate food to feed their babies?
No.
When do birds have babies in Africa?
Just..... about...... now!
Do birds push their babies out of the nest?
No, birds do not push their babies out of the nest. Instead, they encourage them to leave by reducing the amount of food they bring to the nest, which motivates the young birds to start flying and become independent.
What kind of hawks that are white as babies?
Most birds of prey are covered in white down as babies.
What are macaw's babies called?
Macaws are birds, they do not have babies, they lay eggs and these hatch out into chicks.
