Mon, 13 Jun 2005

What comes first: the chicken, the egg, or the bad attitude?

OK, so this probably won't interest anybody else but folks who raise chickens, but this lead to some interesting breeding breakthroughs. Especially if they can figure out how to prolong the laying life of a hen ...

Researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered that chickens raised for meat can choose whether or not they'll funnel the nutrients they eat towards themselves or their eggs.

(link) [EurekAlert! - Breaking News]

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