{"id":55266,"date":"2022-04-16T10:48:26","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:48:26","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:48:26","slug":"what-animal-lay-eggs-underground","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/","title":{"rendered":"What animal lay eggs underground?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#What_animal_lay_eggs_underground\" title=\"What animal lay eggs underground?\">What animal lay eggs underground?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#What_animal_would_bury_an_egg_in_the_garden\" title=\"What animal would bury an egg in the garden?\">What animal would bury an egg in the garden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#What_animal_hides_eggs\" title=\"What animal hides eggs?\">What animal hides eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#Which_bird_lays_eggs_by_digging_holes_in_the_soil\" title=\"Which bird lays eggs by digging holes in the soil?\">Which bird lays eggs by digging holes in the soil?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#What_animal_lays_eggs_in_the_ground\" title=\"What animal lays eggs in the ground?\">What animal lays eggs in the ground?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#Which_bird_lay_eggs_by_digging_holes_in_the_soil\" title=\"Which bird lay eggs by digging holes in the soil?\">Which bird lay eggs by digging holes in the soil?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#What_lays_eggs_in_a_hole_in_the_ground\" title=\"What lays eggs in a hole in the ground?\">What lays eggs in a hole in the ground?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#What_creature_lays_eggs_in_soil\" title=\"What creature lays eggs in soil?\">What creature lays eggs in soil?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#What_animal_hide_eggs\" title=\"What animal hide eggs?\">What animal hide eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#What_animal_buries_eggs_in_the_ground\" title=\"What animal buries eggs in the ground?\">What animal buries eggs in the ground?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#What_would_be_stealing_my_chicken_eggs\" title=\"What would be stealing my chicken eggs?\">What would be stealing my chicken eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#Which_of_the_following_animal_digs_a_hole_in_the_ground_and_lays_eggs\" title=\"Which of the following animal digs a hole in the ground and lays eggs?\">Which of the following animal digs a hole in the ground and lays eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#Which_animal_lays_eggs_in_soil\" title=\"Which animal lays eggs in soil?\">Which animal lays eggs in soil?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#What_animal_lays_eggs_but_its_not_a_bird\" title=\"What animal lays eggs but it&#8217;s not a bird?\">What animal lays eggs but it&#8217;s not a bird?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#Which_animal_lays_soft_eggs_on_land\" title=\"Which animal lays soft eggs on land?\">Which animal lays soft eggs on land?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#What_animals_lay_eggs_in_soil\" title=\"What animals lay eggs in soil?\">What animals lay eggs in soil?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#Which_animal_lays_eggs_in_holes_in_the_ground\" title=\"Which animal lays eggs in holes in the ground?\">Which animal lays eggs in holes in the ground?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#Which_animal_lays_eggs_in_a_shallow_pit_in_the_sand\" title=\"Which animal lays eggs in a shallow pit in the sand?\">Which animal lays eggs in a shallow pit in the sand?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#What_animals_bury_eggs\" title=\"What animals bury eggs?\">What animals bury eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#What_animal_steals_eggs_and_bury\" title=\"What animal steals eggs and bury?\">What animal steals eggs and bury?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#What_animal_lays_eggs_thats_not_a_bird\" title=\"What animal lays eggs that&#8217;s not a bird?\">What animal lays eggs that&#8217;s not a bird?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#What_animal_takes_chicken_eggs\" title=\"What animal takes chicken eggs?\">What animal takes chicken eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#Why_are_my_chicken_eggs_missing\" title=\"Why are my chicken eggs missing?\">Why are my chicken eggs missing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#Will_a_rat_steal_chicken_eggs\" title=\"Will a rat steal chicken eggs?\">Will a rat steal chicken eggs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-animal-lay-eggs-underground\/#Will_squirrels_steal_chicken_eggs\" title=\"Will squirrels steal chicken eggs?\">Will squirrels steal chicken eggs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_lay_eggs_underground\"><\/span>What animal lay eggs underground?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Crocodiles, snakes, turtles, and platypuses are examples of animals that do so, and they all have unique characteristics and habits of their birthing process.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_would_bury_an_egg_in_the_garden\"><\/span>What animal would bury an egg in the garden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Determine how far away any ponds may be and whether you see animals in your garden. <b>Turtles sometimes bury their eggs, as do snakes<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_hides_eggs\"><\/span>What animal hides eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Turtles hide their eggs by burying them in the sand on the seashore.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_bird_lays_eggs_by_digging_holes_in_the_soil\"><\/span>Which bird lays eggs by digging holes in the soil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Puffins, shearwaters, some megapodes, motmots, todies, most kingfishers, the crab plover, miners and leaftossers are among the species which use burrow nests. Most burrow nesting species dig a horizontal tunnel into a vertical (or nearly vertical) dirt cliff, with a chamber at the tunnel&#8217;s end to house the eggs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_lays_eggs_in_the_ground\"><\/span>What animal lays eggs in the ground?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many animals birth their youth by laying eggs in the dirt and allowing their young to incubate before hatching into their new lives! <b>Crocodiles, snakes, turtles, and platypuses are examples of animals that do so, and they all have unique characteristics and habits of their birthing process.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_bird_lay_eggs_by_digging_holes_in_the_soil\"><\/span>Which bird lay eggs by digging holes in the soil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Puffins, shearwaters, some megapodes, motmots, todies, most kingfishers, the crab plover, miners and leaftossers are among the species which use burrow nests. Most burrow nesting species dig a horizontal tunnel into a vertical (or nearly vertical) dirt cliff, with a chamber at the tunnel&#8217;s end to house the eggs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_lays_eggs_in_a_hole_in_the_ground\"><\/span>What lays eggs in a hole in the ground?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Reptiles lay eggs in holes in the ground.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_creature_lays_eggs_in_soil\"><\/span>What creature lays eggs in soil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In soil, various species of <b>beetles, bugs, and mites lay eggs there. Soil is a perfect breeding ground for insects since it is dark and food is abundant. Insects like Cutworms, Moths, Ants, Borers, and Beetles will lay eggs within the first 1  3 inches of soil.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_hide_eggs\"><\/span>What animal hide eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Turtles hide their eggs by burying them in the sand on the seashore.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_buries_eggs_in_the_ground\"><\/span>What animal buries eggs in the ground?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What buries eggs in the ground? <b>Foxes. Foxes generally carry eggs away from nests. They may then eat them or they will cache (bury) them for consumption later.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_would_be_stealing_my_chicken_eggs\"><\/span>What would be stealing my chicken eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Missing or damaged eggs may be caused by <b>skunks, snakes, rats, opossums, raccoons, coyotes, foxes, blue jays, and crows. Foxes, skunks, opossums, jays, and crows often leave shells of consumed eggs behind.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_of_the_following_animal_digs_a_hole_in_the_ground_and_lays_eggs\"><\/span>Which of the following animal digs a hole in the ground and lays eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Reptiles lay eggs in holes in the ground.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_animal_lays_eggs_in_soil\"><\/span>Which animal lays eggs in soil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many animals birth their youth by laying eggs in the dirt and allowing their young to incubate before hatching into their new lives! <b>Crocodiles, snakes, turtles, and platypuses are examples of animals that do so, and they all have unique characteristics and habits of their birthing process.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_lays_eggs_but_its_not_a_bird\"><\/span>What animal lays eggs but it&#8217;s not a bird?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Determine how far away any ponds may be and whether you see animals in your garden. <b>Turtles sometimes bury their eggs, as do snakes<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_animal_lays_soft_eggs_on_land\"><\/span>Which animal lays soft eggs on land?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>platypus<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animals_lay_eggs_in_soil\"><\/span>What animals lay eggs in soil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Reptiles lay eggs in holes in the ground.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_animal_lays_eggs_in_holes_in_the_ground\"><\/span>Which animal lays eggs in holes in the ground?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>snakes lay eggs in holes in the ground.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_animal_lays_eggs_in_a_shallow_pit_in_the_sand\"><\/span>Which animal lays eggs in a shallow pit in the sand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Reptiles lay eggs in holes in the ground.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animals_bury_eggs\"><\/span>What animals bury eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Turtles hide their eggs by burying them in the sand on the seashore.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_steals_eggs_and_bury\"><\/span>What animal steals eggs and bury?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Crocodiles, snakes, turtles, and platypuses are examples of animals that do so, and they all have unique characteristics and habits of their birthing process.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_lays_eggs_thats_not_a_bird\"><\/span>What animal lays eggs that&#8217;s not a bird?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Foxes. Foxes generally carry eggs away from nests. They may then eat them or they will cache (bury) them for consumption later. The whole egg is taken in the mouth, crushed and the contents eaten.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_takes_chicken_eggs\"><\/span>What animal takes chicken eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chicken eggs are a part of the diet of many animals, the most common being <b>rats, squirrels, snakes, raccoons, and crows. Eggs are also sometimes eaten by other chickens in the same coop, often when nesting space is limited.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_chicken_eggs_missing\"><\/span>Why are my chicken eggs missing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Waning Sunlight, Waning Eggs<\/b> From October through February, when the hours of sunlight are at their lowest, hens will slow or even stop producing eggs. It&#8217;s how their cycles naturally work, and it&#8217;s the most common reason why chicken-keepers find empty nest boxes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_rat_steal_chicken_eggs\"><\/span>Will a rat steal chicken eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The presence of rodents can stress them. That can lead to a drop in egg production &#8211; <b>rats will also steal eggs, so that&#8217;s another another tip-off. If all of a sudden your chickens seem to not want to go to roost in the coop at night or stop laying in their nesting boxes, there&#8217;s probably a good reason why not.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_squirrels_steal_chicken_eggs\"><\/span>Will squirrels steal chicken eggs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Squirrels are generally shy rodents that will readily scamper away. When faced with hunger, <b>they can go after your chicken feed and steal eggs. Some farms with squirrels nearby often just feed them with nuts and seeds scattered around the periphery of their farms so they will not bother with their chicken coops.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What animal lay eggs underground?What animal would bury an egg in the garden?What animal hides eggs?Which bird lays eggs by digging holes in the soil?What animal lays eggs in the ground?Which bird lay eggs by digging holes in the soil?What lays eggs in a hole in the ground?What creature lays eggs in&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55266"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55266"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55266\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55266"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55266"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55266"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}