Do chickens use the same orfice to defecate that they use to lay eggs?

Subject: Do chickens use the same orfice to defecate that they use to lay eggs?

Date: Thu Apr 23 19:22:39 1998
Posted by Steve
Grade level: other
School: N/A
City: Richmond State/Province: VA
Country: USA
Area of science: Anatomy
ID: 893377359.An

Message:


I have a bet with a co-worker (who recently got egg laying chickens) 
and she claims that everything comes out a common orfice.  Is this 
true? Please settle the score! Thanks!

Re: Do chickens use the same orfice to defecate that they use to lay eggs?

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