Allocochick

/ˌæloʊˈkoʊtʃɪk/ noun

Definition

A term used in aviculture or zoology for a chick or young bird of a different species or unusual genetic background.

Etymology

From allo- (other) + cock/chick (domestic fowl terms). Appears to be specialized terminology, likely combining 'other' with the bird term.

Kelly Says

In bird breeding, allocochicks represent the exciting and unpredictable results of cross-breeding or genetic variation—nature's experimental kitchen!

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