Laying (Noun)
Meaning
The production of eggs (especially in birds).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The chicken's laying was carefully monitored by the farmer to ensure maximum egg production.
- Hens in the free-range system had a higher laying rate than those in the battery cages.
- The laying season for the ducks was from March to September, with the peak in June.
- Improper nutrition can affect the laying of birds, leading to a decrease in egg production.
- The farmer had to separate the hens from the roosters to control the laying and prevent over-mating.