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[Kim_NC]

Too funny!

 

[chickenlover54]

this thread is crackin me up(no pun intended) LOL

 

[JestersEye]

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Yes, but it is spelled "cloacal"; referring to the cloaca (also called a vent).


Excerpts from Wikipedia

In zoological anatomy, a cloaca is the posterior opening that serves as the only such opening for the intestinal, reproductive and urinary tracts of certain animal species. The word comes from Latin, and means sewer. All birds, reptiles, and amphibians possess this orifice, from which they excrete both urine and feces, unlike placental mammals, which possess two separate orifices for evacuation.

In birds the cloaca is also referred to as the vent, and among falconers the word vent is also a verb meaning "to defecate". Excretory systems with analogous purpose in certain invertebrates are also sometimes referred to as "cloacae".

Birds also reproduce with this organ; this is known as a cloacal kiss. Birds that mate using this method touch their cloacae for only a few seconds, sufficient enough time for sperm to be transferred from the male to the female.


Just offering a brief biology lesson for those interested in a more detailed explanation.

 

[Henk69]

JestersEye,

Must say that your avatar picture also looks cloacal at first look...

 

[JestersEye]

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Really? Hmmm...

My son is a budding balloon artist, and it was his idea to get some chickens.
I figured it was a fitting tribute!

Plus, I'm just weird!