chick with non-genetic crook toe.

[Maddison]

ok, so I had a chick whom was shrinkwrapped and in the egg too long, I assisted it but now two of the toes on one foot are slightly bent, I assum this is from being squished up in the egg (since my layers are getting fed a balanced diet and any other things that may cause this have been fixed). curious if I breed with it in future since its not genetic will it pass it on to its chicks?

 

[sylviethecochin]

Nope. Non-genetic features will not pass to the offspring (except for some diseases that are transmitted through the egg.)

 

[sourland]

IF it is indeed caused by incubation and is non genetic in origin, it will not be passed on to any offspring.

 

[Maddison]

Nope. Non-genetic features will not pass to the offspring (except for some diseases that are transmitted through the egg.)

IF it is indeed caused by incubation and is non genetic in origin, it will not be passed on to any offspring.

Thanks!

 

[Bryam]

I have a feeling that the toes being crooked is genetic, as a chick being shrink wrapped won't cause physical deformation.

 

[Altfrizzle]

It could be related to temp/humidity problems during incubation, too.

 

[Bryam]

Possibly, but I wouldn't rule out genetics.

 

[gimmie birdies]

I agree with altfrizzle.