Do chickens have recreational sex?

Avian biology is wired a bit differently than mammal biology, but both involve sperm and eggs. A female bird has only one orifice for both defecation and procreation. In other words, they poop and “fuck” using the same hole. read more

Of course, recreational sex can be both pleasant and lead to procreation. But for a hen, sex is most akin to rape. She is not a partner, but rather an object of gratification to the rooster. read more

Apparently male chickens are jerks, male dogs are jerks, male cats are jerks, and male dolphins are jerks; and female chickens, dogs, cats, and dolphins do not have a good time during sex. My curiosity has been piqued and I am now researching who else among the female animal kingdom has to put up with this; but I am posting in advance of research results. read more

As stated already, the male and female chickens have sex but not necessarily to lay eggs. This is because; a mature hen can lay eggs without mating with a male after it has grown to maturity and has developed the necessary hormones. This is more or less, a social factor and not especially for reproduction. read more