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Animal Gestation and Incubation
The Gestation period of an animal is the length of time from conception to birth. In this category you'll find questions and answers about the gestation period of most animals including embryo development inside the body of the mother (viviparous) and outside the mother (Oviparous) such as animals that lay eggs.
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How long is the shrimps gestation period?
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Crabs have an average gestation period of 14 days.
How long is a turtles geststional period?
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What is gestation period of pigeon eggs?
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Pigeons are birds, they lay eggs, they do not get pregnant. It takes about 21 to28 days for pigeon eggs to hatch. Once the male pigeon fertilizes the egg in the female pigeon, an egg will be laid within 12 hours or less.
What is the Gestation period for a cassowary?
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Cassowaries are birds, so they do not have a gestation period, as gestation refers to the length of a pregnancy. Cassowary eggs take between 50 and 60 days to incubate, or hatch.
How long is the gestation period for a Clown fish?
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After a clown fish mates, the gestation period before the female lays eggs in 24-48 hours. Once the eggs are expelled, they will hatch in 7-10 days.
How long does a German Shepherd carry puppies before giving birth?
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A "normal" gestational period for dogs and cats is 62-63 days.
How long is the gestation period for tuna fish?
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They do not gestate so there is no 'gestation period' Japanese fighting fish (Betta splendens) are bubble nest builders and lay eggs which are tended by the male in the nest until they (hatch).
How many days is the gestation period for turkeys?
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The incubation period for turkey eggs is 28 days.
What time period does the embryonic stage of gestation covers?
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How long is the embryonic period in humans?
What is a heifers gestation period?
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On average, the gestation period or length-of-pregnancy of a cow is 285 days long. This is similar to the pregnancy period of a woman, which is closer to around 9 months or ~260 days.
However, actual gestation period of a cow can range from 270 days to 295 days, depending primarily on breed[s], age, body condition and nutritional health. Gestation period is also controlled by genetics, but not rate of maturity. The rate of maturity is more to do with the age a bovine reaches when it starts to put fat down, not muscle, and has very little to nothing to do with reproductive characteristics including length of gestation.
Here are some rules of thumb to remember when trying to figure out how long your cows or heifers will be pregnant for:
- Heifers that are pregnant for the first time will most likely have a little longer gestation period than older, mature cows. This is typically because heifers are still growing themselves and have to put energy into growing a calf AND their own bodies, including the formation and maturation of their udder.
- Cows with poorer fertility (or have a tougher time getting bred again after giving birth) may have a longer gestation period than those with good fertility (or those that have settled during the first part of the breeding season after a 45 to 60 day rest period).
- Usually small cows have a shorter gestation period than big cows, but not always. For instance, Texas Longhorns have a longer gestation period than South Devons, but TL's are smaller in size and lighter in weight than SD's. However, this might be applicable if comparing Jerseys with Charolais or moderate-framed Angus with Chianina.
- Thin cows may have a shorter gestation than normal-condition cows, and fat cows may have a longer gestation than normal-conditioned cows.
- Females that have more masculine characteristics may have a longer gestation than those females that are more feminine in conformation.
Please see the related questions below for various breeds and their consequential length of gestation.
How long does it take for a elephant to reach full term of a pregnancy?
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Elephants have one of the longest gestation period among mammals. They are pregnant for a period of around 22 months. After the 22 month gestation, they giver birth to a calf that is approximately 250 pounds heavy and stands at around 2.5 feet tall
When does gestation start for cows?
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The stages of gestation are divided into three periods, all around 3 months and 5 days each:
- First Trimester - Day 0 to Day 94
- Second Trimester - Day 95 to day 189
- Third Trimester - Day 190 to day 285
What is the length of a cows period?
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Cows do not have "periods." They have what are called Estrous periods or cycles. They last around 21 days long, with heat or estrus lasting around 24 hours.
Whats the gestation time of an ant?
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Ants are insects and do not give birth; they lay eggs. Depending on the species, it may take from 2 weeks to 2 months for ant eggs to hatch and larvae to emerge.
What is a mammals gestation period?
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The gestational period for a mammal varies. Smaller mammals tend to have a shorter gestational period than larger mammals.
How long is the quetzal gestation period?
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Quetzals don't tend to survive very long in captivity, making it difficult to measure their lifespan, however since they are a song bird, an estimate would be four to five years.
What country do cats not live in?
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Australia does not naturally have big cats or domesticated cats. Sailors brought them to Australia and they have become extremely popular.
How long is the gestation period for an elephant seal?
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Elephant seals are 5 metres long. They are the biggest seals in the world.
They also weigh 4 tonnes which is heaps. When their chest is off the ground and their stretching up towards the sky they are up to a mans shoulder which is so big.
What are the stages of DOG pregnancy?
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=When your dog's due date is approaching, you should begin monitoring her rectal temperature. When her temperature drops below 100o F (normal canine temperature is 101-102o F), labor may be expected within 24 hours.==During this stage, uterine contractions begin. The bitch (dont you dare call a dog a bitch!)DOG will appear very restless and may pace, dig, shiver, pant, or even vomit. This is all normal and all an owner can do is see that the bitch DOG has water available should she want it. This stage of labor is very long, lasting 6-12 hours and culminates with full dilation of the cervix in preparation to expel a puppy.==The puppy will come out in a little sack. The bitch should eat this sack (NOTE: Let her eat this, ti is full of nutrients that she gave to the pups when they were inside of her and she needs them at this point in time. She will also eat the pups poop for awhile, for the same reason.) Allow her to clean them and feed them.=
How long is a squirrels gestation period?
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The gestation for mice is approximately 19-21 days.
