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