My silkie chick has a 3rd leg!

[Countrygirl92]

Hello! Thanks for the tag! Yes, my girl Clover had 4 legs. Her story is in my sig. It is scientifically called Polymelia. It is not super studied but I believe it is genetic. It is NOT an absorbed twin contrary to popular belief. They are special birds for sure! Clover had her extra legs amputated by an avian vet.

So they can’t breed with others?

 

[nuthatched]

So they can’t breed with others?

It is capable,yes,but you shouldn't hatch eggs sired or layed from this chick

 

[Countrygirl92]

It is capable,yes,but you shouldn't hatch eggs sired or layed from this chick

Well that’s disappointing he likes like a splash too…

 

[nuthatched]

Well that’s disappointing he likes like a splash too…

I'd be suspicious of any chicks from this breeder, frankly.

 

[Cecisflock]

I'd be suspicious of any chicks from this breeder, frankly

They should not have sold him. Same as cackle. But alas.

 

[Cecisflock]

Hi I just got my chicks from family farm and home and I noticed one of my chicks has a 3rd leg on its leg is it genetic? If I need her or him would the chicks turn out like that

With closer inspection of that foot, honestly you might be able to band that. I could.t band Clover because of how close it was to the body and how it grew with her, but this seems completely cosmetic and removable. Thoughts?