11. PIGEONS Flashcards
1
Q
low to increasing Estrogen, LH, FSH
+ low prolactin
A
Pre Laying
2
Q
Hormones peak + Prolactin increases
A
Egg laying
3
Q
low hormones + prolactin peaks
A
Incubation
4
Q
low hormones + Prolactin decreases
A
Post-hatch care
5
Q
primary hormone for parental behavior
(like in domestic animals)
A
Prolactin
6
Q
Male and female pigeons secrete crop milk from exocrine gland called _____ ___
A
crop sac
7
Q
stimulates crop milk secretion in both sexes.
A
prolactin
8
Q
Increasing plasma prolactin and crop weight (due to crop milk production)
A
Prelaying to Incubation
9
Q
Peak plasma prolactin level and crop weight
A
Hatching
