How many cheppers are in a ruffed grouse litter?

A ruffed grouse typically lays between 8 to 12 eggs in a single clutch, which can be informally referred to as a "litter." The exact number can vary depending on factors such as the age and health of the female grouse and environmental conditions. After hatching, the chicks, often called "cheepers" due to their peeping sounds, are precocial and can leave the nest shortly after.