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Christine Christie Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

Litter

Can the term 'litter' be used for birds?


For instance, is it correct to say:



"The swans at the pond had just had their first litter."



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Thank you.

  

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Christine Christie Can the term 'litter' be used for birds? No. That's a brood.

— Anonymous

  • Christine Christie Can the term 'litter' be used for birds?
  • No.
  • That's a brood.
  • They hatch from a clutch of eggs, by the way.
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Christine ChristieCan the term 'litter' be used for birds?

No. That's a brood. They hatch from a clutch of eggs, by the way.

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