How many eggs can an ostrich lay at one time?

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How many eggs can an ostrich lay at one time?

Question #146215. Asked by 222Ticaway.
Last updated Nov 01 2018.
Originally posted Oct 31 2018 1:23 PM.

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The dominant female will lay around 7-10 eggs in the center of the nest, and the other females place their eggs to the outside. The communal nest may have as many as 60 eggs in it!

https://animalfactguide.com/animal-facts/ostrich/

Oct 31 2018, 1:43 PM

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i-a-n

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At one time?
One!
She will lay an egg every other day during the laying season until the clutch is complete and ready for hatching.

http://safariostrich.co.za/2017/08/breeding-season-for-ostriches-has-started/

Nov 01 2018, 12:18 AM