Have any birds ever been known to lay their eggs internally and if so, have the mother and chick(s) survived the ordeal?

TheAlphaWolf

I know sometimes their eggs get stuck. I don't know if any have survived... I would imagine the poor birds die a slow and painful death full of suffering. Apr 03 05, 9:27 PM

gmackematix

You might imagine, but do you have any reference about this? Apr 04 05, 1:34 AM

TheAlphaWolf

nope :P Apr 05 05, 6:39 PM

gmackematix

Annoyingly, I can no longer find my source for the info. I read that, if the oviduct becomes blocked, then the fat in the yolk, essential for the chick is poisonous to the mother who dies a painful death as a result. Apr 05 05, 7:21 PM

gmackematix

Aha! http://www.voyageronline.com.au/news/0311scifacts.cfm Apr 05 05, 7:26 PM

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