How can I tell if my hen is pregnant?

[Compost King]

Can the yolk be considered Chicken Milk since its used to feed the baby for the first 21 days?

 

[Tesumph]

Can the yolk be considered Chicken Milk since its used to feed the baby for the first 21 days?

It’s much more like the placenta. There’s even a yolk sac!

 

[jeepgirl13]

It’s much more like the placenta. There’s even a yolk sac!

Wouldn't the placenta be like the shell? It kinda contains everything while allowing oxygen to pass through?

 

[jeepgirl13]

I absolutely LOVE how many people are still responding to the original post, very clearly without reading ANYTHING else.

 

[jeepgirl13]

You all do realize that I’m being sarcastic, right?

What's "sarcastic"?

 

[Tesumph]

Wouldn't the placenta be like the shell? It kinda contains everything while allowing oxygen to pass through?

It’s not an exact comparison because the placenta is only needed if you’re connected to your mother. But part of what makes up the placenta in mammals is literally a yolk sac.
I don’t know if there’s a good comparison for the shell. The uterus?

 

[Beer can]

 

[jeepgirl13]

It’s not an exact comparison because the placenta is only needed if you’re connected to your mother. But part of what makes up the placenta in mammals is literally a yolk sac.
I don’t know if there’s a good comparison for the shell. The uterus?

Yeah that's probably a better comparison.

Idk, I call eggs chicken periods... hubby not to find of that euphemism.

 

[jeepgirl13]

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Truth!!

 

[sealer39]

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No wonder my chickens have been giving me those sideways looks. I’ve been walking into the coop and asking “Are you about to lay an egg?” Oops.