Lynn Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I have been asked by the youngest son of my boss about the anatomy of a cockerel. Firstly he wanted to know how they wee and then he asked about how the eggs get fertilised. (I've put that as politely as I can!!!) I realised at this point that whilst I knew a number of things about hens, I didn't know much about cockerals I've seen the link through to the anatomy of a chicken but it doesn't explain about all the boy "bits" (if you know what I mean) The boy in question is aged 10, so VERY inquisitive Any help much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 anyone want to tackle this? scuse the pun A cockerels ummmmmmmm spuds are inside high up in his body - a biological mystery as in mammals they are outside the body cavity to keep the ummmmm contents at a lower temperature as body temp really should kill the ummmmm contents but it doesnt in birds got to go for a lie down..... blimming kids Someone else can tackle the next bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I've asked Phillip and he says mind your own business. Tricia PS I'm sure someone will come up with a diagram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 http://animalsciences.missouri.edu/reprod/AnatomyMale/poultry/index.htm http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080220145229AAijmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 This is a subject that interests Boris greatly and he tried to take in as much as possible on his last visit to the vets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I have asked Shiou, my two year old Japanese hen who recently left her husband and she says that she is a lady and does not discuss such things! Koshou on the other hand was Shiou's husbands younger bit on the side and she disclosed full details which I am afraid are not suitable for a family forum. I also have 18 "pure" hens that are currently all standing in the garden noticably shell shocked from her very descriptive trip down memory lane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Some girls just kiss and tell!!! Thank you all very much for enlightening information - I have dispatched a link to the website and also sent the very cute picture of Boris to my boss - hopefully that will distract her son from asking too many more questions. It's a times like this I'm thankful I don't have children who ask such embarrasing questions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Somewhere I have a photo of it all laid out from when I last gutted one.. I'll let you know if I find it. I always feed the heart and gonads to the dog, keep the liver for us though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Oh yes, if you gut a bird you will be frankly astonished at the size of the wotsits, they are HUGE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 (edited) Oh yes, if you gut a bird you will be frankly astonished at the size of the wotsits, they are HUGE Is it wrong that I really want to see the insides of a boy chook now............ I have gutted pheasants but never thought to look! Edited November 12, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 get Tasha to give you a shout next time she's up to her armpits in gore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Don't they do the deed really quickly as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Somewhere I have a photo of it all laid out from when I last gutted one.. I'll let you know if I find it. Lewis feels left out! I didn't notice anything when we gutted them before but I wasn't looking for any they were probably a bit young? (Another reason to add to the Why Lewis Must Get Dinner Chickens List to give to mother ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Oh yes, if you gut a bird you will be frankly astonished at the size of the wotsits, they are HUGE The wotsits? as in cheezy wotsits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I've always wondered how exactly the deed is done. How can I ask what I want here? Ok, do they sort of spray something on quickly or do they have to go inside? Hope that's an ok way of asking? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Oh yes, if you gut a bird you will be frankly astonished at the size of the wotsits, they are HUGE The wotsits? as in cheezy wotsits? Similar shapes but smaller - much smaller! Our boy only had one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Emma, the liquid is deposited on the vent edge and the hen draws it inside using muscle contractions Thats why fluffies such as silkies/opps/cochins etc.. sometimes have lower incidence of fertle eggs and both chooks need a bottom trim to ensure that contact is made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Thank you - that is roughly what my hubby thought - although he didn't put it so politely! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Similar shapes but smaller - much smaller! Our boy only had one. Like Hitler then? Thats why fluffies such as silkies/opps/cochins etc.. sometimes have lower incidence of fertle eggs and both chooks need a bottom trim to ensure that contact is made Brazilian anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Similar shapes but smaller - much smaller! Our boy only had one. Like Hitler then? Thats why fluffies such as silkies/opps/cochins etc.. sometimes have lower incidence of fertle eggs and both chooks need a bottom trim to ensure that contact is made Brazilian anyone? Back, sack and crack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
