I've had chickens for many years and often observe this behavior, but I've never found a scientific answer for why the hen does it. (I know the folklore about how she is so very proud of her accomplishment!) Sometimes the whole flock joins in to cackle along with her, even the roosters. It certainly lets me know I've got another egg for breakfast -- but what purpose would this serve in the wild? Wouldn't announcing the production of an egg attract predators to the nesting area? Or does the racket scare them away? Anybody know?
2006-06-25
07:00:20
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