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Arealbirdexpert wrote at 2006-09-06 02:23:25
This is SO wrong!
The male parakeet fertilizes the hen, BEFORE the eggs are developed INSIDE the hen.
The first answer is ridiculous!
Donna wrote at 2006-09-07 06:55:04
Hilary, birds do not fertilize eggs. Bird eggs are either fertile or infertile at the time they are laid. The male copulates with the female. Not exactly penetration but close to it. Not that much different than most animals...including human beings.
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Answers by Expert:
Hilary Schiavone-Brensinger
Expertise
I am very knowledgable in small animal health, care, and behavior. I have five cats, three ferrets, two birds, and a dog of my own, so I have a very broad spectrum in different domesticated species. I am also very knowledgable in disease, sickness, and ailments that are common among our pets, and also treatments. I am an extreme animal lover and am also a part of an animal rescue organization.
Experience
I have been a veterinary technician for the past four years at both private and emergency practices. I belong to an animal rescue organization, and also am owned by alot of animals in my home! I can also answer any questions relating to orphaned wild baby birds. I am currently studying Veterinary Medicine.
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