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[ihvpower]

That is pretty amazing stuff. I have heard of other animals that are capable of reproducing without a partner...

 

[A2SciTeach]

It should be noted that although parthenogenesis is found occasionally in poultry, more often in turkeys, it is very rare. I question the 19% statistic it seems high, and from what I've read, most examples of embryonic development do not result in a viable poult. Here's some fascinating information if you want to read further.

http://oregonstate.edu/instruct/ans-tparth/index.html

 

[ihvpower]

I love science and I will definitely read that...thank you!

 

[wilds of pa]

parthenogenesis ive herd it to in wild turkeys, but never seen it happen here..

 

[pdpatch]

Not to discount or say it does not happen in Poultry because it does. But parthenogenesis is used to explain lower hatch rates when the temp, humidity, handling are correct, rather then getting a viable hatch able egg. The odds of a living Chick making it to adult hood is slim to none, which is not the idea when hatching eggs.


Tom