1. Oct 10, 2009 #1
   

   Dixiedoodle Chillin' With My Peeps

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   I have looked everywhere for the answer to this--can't seem to find the answers..
   
   I know that there are several stages of eggs in the hen--BUT
   
   How long does it take for the egg--from being formed to being layed??
   
   I hope that you understand my question...Dixie

    
3. Oct 10, 2009 #2
   

   wombat Chillin' With My Peeps

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   Egg Formation Timeline
   The average time an ovum spends in each structure as it
   passes down the oviduct (from Avian Physiology; Sturkie, P.D.)
   Infundibulum: _ hour
   Magnum: 2-3 hours
   Isthmus: 1 _ hour
   Uterus: 20-26 hours
   Vagina: just a few minutes
   
   From:
   http://www.ces.purdue.edu/extmedia/AS/AS-525-W.pdf

    
5. Oct 10, 2009 #3
   

   Dixiedoodle Chillin' With My Peeps

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   Thank you!

    

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