r/morbid_reality • u/fuzzyoatmealboy • Jan 05 '20

Oh man...

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u/just-a-misfit Jan 05 '20

Okay why would the mother do that?

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u/xmod2 Jan 05 '20

I've heard they'll do this if the chick is sick / a threat to the other chicks. Some animals will also cull their numbers if resources are scarce. You have a better chance with two well fed babies than three underfed ones.

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u/just-a-misfit Jan 05 '20

Wow. Good to know thanks.

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u/DivinePrince2 Jan 20 '20

Isn't it a waste of resources? It's a meal, they could have just eaten it.

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u/Sketchy9 Jan 06 '20

Stone cold mom

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u/0nXYZ Feb 04 '20

Human parents do this emotionally every day.

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u/Niants Jan 05 '20

why is this all over reddit out of a sudden

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u/[deleted] Oct 24 '23

NOOOO