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Posted: 12/5/2016 7:30:41 PM EDT
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crop_milk
Crop milk is a secretion from the lining of the crop of parent birds that is regurgitated to young birds. It is found among all pigeons and doves where it is referred to as pigeon milk. An analog to crop milk is also secreted from the esophagus of flamingos and some penguins.[1][2][3] Crop milk bears little physical resemblance to mammalian milk, the former being a semi-solid substance somewhat like pale yellow cottage cheese. It is extremely high in protein and fat, containing higher levels than cow or human milk. [4] It has also been shown to contain anti-oxidants and immune-enhancing factors.[5] Like mammalian milk, crop milk contains IgA antibodies. It also contains some bacteria.[6] Unlike mammalian milk, which is an emulsion, pigeon crop milk consists of a suspension of protein-rich and fat-rich cells that proliferate and detach from the lining of the crop. [7] In pigeons and flamingoes, both the male and female adult produce crop milk and share in the feeding and care of the young. In penguins, only the males lactate [6] Lactation in birds is also controlled by prolactin, which is the same hormone that causes lactation in mammals. |
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I'm just wondering what you were searching on Google to run across that.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crop_milk Crop milk is a secretion from the lining of the crop of parent birds that is regurgitated to young birds. It is found among all pigeons and doves where it is referred to as pigeon milk. An analog to crop milk is also secreted from the esophagus of flamingos and some penguins.[1][2][3] Crop milk bears little physical resemblance to mammalian milk, the former being a semi-solid substance somewhat like pale yellow cottage cheese. It is extremely high in protein and fat, containing higher levels than cow or human milk. [4] It has also been shown to contain anti-oxidants and immune-enhancing factors.[5] Like mammalian milk, crop milk contains IgA antibodies. It also contains some bacteria.[6] Unlike mammalian milk, which is an emulsion, pigeon crop milk consists of a suspension of protein-rich and fat-rich cells that proliferate and detach from the lining of the crop. [7] In pigeons and flamingoes, both the male and female adult produce crop milk and share in the feeding and care of the young. In penguins, only the males lactate [6] Lactation in birds is also controlled by prolactin, which is the same hormone that causes lactation in mammals. View Quote I would think the bigger question is, WWHHYY????? |
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His crop milk probably tastes like decayed fish and cheap beer.
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If you can tell me how to milk a penguin, I'll do it.
I wont be sober, but I'll do it. |
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I would milk those penguin tits and use the penguin milk to make cafe con leche in the mornings.
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OP was checking to see if he could milk a cat.... Came across this instead. OP it is not friday night. View Quote I watched a video, 3 facts about pigeons you didn't know. 3 Odd Facts About Pigeons Then i searched google, and found something on wikipedia. Be glad i stopped there. |
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Sorry folks. I just dont have it in me right now. Doggo lost use of his back legs and I'm not in a very fun mood.
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View Quote That actually has the look of a really demented Valentines Day card. Maybe Arfcom should try dabbling a little bit in the greeting card industry? |
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