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deadowl t1_iua5eaz wrote

Yes, the term cloaca is the correct one for the poop-exit/egg-exit/sperm-entrance/sperm-exit chute of a bird.

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beatrixotter t1_iuah09q wrote

They've really streamlined things, haven't they?

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deadowl t1_iuaievj wrote

Gotta wonder if laying eggs is pleasurable for chickens at this point, haven't done any research there though. In the meantime it's not as streamlined as on in/out receptacle as they still eat with mouths.

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