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What is the function of the gizzard in a chicken's digestive system?
To grind food
Which organ in a chicken's digestive system produces enzymes to break down food?
Pancreas
What is the function of the cloaca in a chicken's digestive and reproductive system?
To produce eggs
How long does it take for a chicken to lay an egg?
24-26 hours
Which part of the chicken's reproductive system is responsible for the formation of an eggshell?
Shell gland
What is the optimal temperature for chicken egg incubation?
37.5-38.5°C
How long does it take for a chicken egg to hatch?
21 days
Which part of the chicken egg incubation system is responsible for maintaining humidity?
Humidifier
What is the purpose of egg candling during incubation?
To monitor the embryo's development
Which part of the chicken's digestive system is responsible for the initial breakdown of food?
Crop