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Old 4th May 2010, 09:33 PM
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The gynandropmorph chicken has mostly male cells on one side (with bulkier body, light plumage and longer, red wattle) and predominantly female cells on the other.
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Old 4th May 2010, 09:36 PM
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I wonder if it cocka doodle doos after laying an egg?
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Old 5th May 2010, 05:09 AM
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How bizarre! It's the whole Victor/Victoria thing, only in a chook
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Old 5th May 2010, 07:13 AM
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I might have to start believing so that can be an abomination against something.
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Old 5th May 2010, 12:02 PM
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Yes, Mr Black. The chook appeared on QI last night.
The phenomenon can also be seen in lobsters and insects and occurs when two sperm fertilise the egg.

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