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    Animal Science Major

    Hi everyone! I do not own chickens, but I am an animal science major, specializing in poultry. I feel that you can teach me a lot about the realities of raising chickens and I hope I can answer your technical/scientific questions. Though my approach is different, we are still a lot alike, I'm...
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    How long does it take for an egg to form?

    Hrobinson is correct. Chickens only have one functioning ovary and follicles, "tiny eggs/yolks," develop in a hierarchy. So at any given time, yolk is being deposited on multiple follicles. Follicles enter a phase called rapid development where yolk is deposited for 8-10 days before being laid...
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