Why does a chicken have two ceca?

Answer 1

Chickens have 2 ceca. The proximal ceca, close to the ileo rectal junction, has villi and micro villi and transports sugars and amino acids. This action is basically the same as those described for the small intestine. The medial-distal ceca does not have true villi but has mounds and ridges, and it cannot transport either sugars or amino acids in an adult bird. In chicks, the whole cecum can accumulate and transport sugars, but this property is soon restricted only to the proximal region. The medial cecum, retains some transport capacity until the 8th week after hatch. Ceca are suited for sugar and amino acid absorption. Their contribution to the overall nutrient absorption is, limited, because the absorbing epithelium is exposed to the intestinal contents only during the filling and emptying of the segments. A very short period.

Answer 2

Chickens have two ceca to aid in the digestion of their food. The ceca are pouches located at the junction of the small and large intestines where bacteria help break down cellulose and absorb nutrients. Having two ceca allows chickens to efficiently extract energy from their diet of seeds, grains, and plant matter.

Answer 3

Two